Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also referred to as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 9000 matches up versus the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS50
9000 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus 9000
ZS50 | 9000 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | May 2009 | More modern by 68 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS50
9000 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 versus the ZS50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and ZS50.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | 243 grams (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photographs |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $300 | $350 |