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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 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 Known as mju 9000
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 9000 matches up vs the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic TS5

 9000 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus 9000

 TS5 9000 
AnnouncedJuly 2013May 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic TS5

 9000 TS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 and the TS5.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TS5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (225 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery (370 shots)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (225 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $350