Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS30

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.