Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 13 months earlier than the ZS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 9000 scores versus the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 and the ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and ZS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.