Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Announced April 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- New Model is Panasonic ZS80
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 9000 grades against the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus 9000
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Announced | April 2017 | May 2009 | More modern by 96 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 against the ZS70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and ZS70.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 322g (0.71 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $450 |