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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the 9000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was launched about the same time to the ZS1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 9000 scores vs the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS1

 9000 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 9000

 ZS1 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS1

 9000 ZS1 
AnnouncedMay 2009May 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 versus the ZS1.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZS1.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus 9000 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $0