Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 9000 was launched 4 years prior to the SZ5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 9000 scores against the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic SZ5
| 9000 | SZ5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus 9000
| SZ5 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ5
| 9000 | SZ5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the SZ5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and SZ5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
| Also referred to as | mju 9000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2012-07-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | - | 250 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $195 |