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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Panasonic ZR3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZR3

 9000 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Olympus 9000

 ZR3 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZR3

 9000 ZR3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (225 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (225g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (225g)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZR3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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