Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS45

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 9000 matches up against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 and the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZS45.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.