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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out very close to the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 scores vs the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS3

 9000 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Olympus 9000

 ZS3 9000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS3

 9000 ZS3 
ReleasedMay 2009May 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 provides outer dimensions 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 ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 against the ZS3.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and ZS3.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 9000 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
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 All around 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 feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200