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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being 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 ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the 9000 grades against the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic ZS8

 9000 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus 9000

 ZS8 9000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011May 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS8

 9000 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has 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 ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 compared to the ZS8.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and ZS8.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called mju 9000 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
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 cost $300 $275