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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the XS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 9000 matches up vs the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic XS1

 9000 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 9000

 XS1 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic XS1

 9000 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 9000 compared to the XS1.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and XS1.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging advice
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $130