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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 3 years before the S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic S2

 9000 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus 9000

 S2 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More modern by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S2

 9000 S2 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 against the S2.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S2 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Panasonic S2 Street photography features
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (112 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic S2
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S2 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic S2
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (225 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (112g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S2
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also called as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 112g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $109