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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 2 months earlier than the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 9000 matches up vs the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 9000

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 9000 ZR1 
IntroducedMay 2009July 2009Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the ZR1.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and ZR1.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to take the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
53
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competition (225g)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
58
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 long reach (280mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (225 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
32
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
32
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (225 grams)
28
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called mju 9000 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $280