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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 9000 scores versus the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic SZ3

 9000 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus 9000

 SZ3 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ3

 9000 SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 versus the SZ3.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and SZ3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (225g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (225g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $150