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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 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 referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic SZ10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 6 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 9000 scores vs the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic SZ10

 9000 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus 9000

 SZ10 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015May 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ10

 9000 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the SZ10.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and SZ10.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (225g)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average in class (177g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (225 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2015-01-06
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery style - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $200