Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

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.