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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LZ30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 4 years before the LZ30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 9000 scores against the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic LZ30

 9000 LZ30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus 9000

 LZ30 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LZ30

 9000 LZ30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 versus the LZ30.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and LZ30.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
great battery (380 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (552g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
22
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (552g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $230