Clicky

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The 9000 was revealed 20 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 9000 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic S1

 9000 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 9000

 S1 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011May 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1

 9000 S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the S1.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and S1.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic S1
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (225g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others (117 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average (225 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $269