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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

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

 9000 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 9000

 ZR1 9000 

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
21
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)
57
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