Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 9000 was launched 8 months before the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 9000 grades vs the ZR3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZR3
9000 | ZR3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 9000
ZR3 | 9000 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZR3
9000 | ZR3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZR3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 9000 and the ZR3.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZR3.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 pounds) | 159g (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 Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $280 |