Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- New Model is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 9000 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the 9000 scores against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS20
9000 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus 9000
ZS20 | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | May 2009 | Fresher by 35 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS20
9000 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 compared to the ZS20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and ZS20.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Style of battery | - | 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 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $349 |