Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS25

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 9000 scores versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 has 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 ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 versus the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS25 to give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.