Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was revealed 20 months before the ZS10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 9000 matches up vs the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS10
9000 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus 9000
ZS10 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS10
9000 | ZS10 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the ZS10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZS10.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |