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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 8 months prior to the TS2 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 9000 grades against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic TS2

 9000 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 9000

 TS2 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic TS2

 9000 TS2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has external dimensions 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the TS2.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and TS2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $350