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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 4 years before the ZS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 9000 scores versus the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS30

 9000 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus 9000

 ZS30 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS30

 9000 ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 versus the ZS30.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and ZS30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (198g)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternative name mju 9000 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $250