Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus-9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Comparison of Olympus Stylus-9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ×
Olympus Stylus-9000 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3Olympus Stylus-9000
BrandPanasonicOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDMC-TZ39000
Alternate model number(s)-
  • mju 9000
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10596
Width (mm)3731
Height (mm)5960
Weight (g)257185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.212
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2628.2
Sensor width (mm)6.036.13
Sensor height (mm)4.524.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.811.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime (Motion JPEG)AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARITOlympus lens, 9 lenses in 6 groups, 5 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 280.0028.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 46.005.00 - 50.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.300.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type1, 3 or 9 point; spotCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry SkyPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)TBD
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Other memory-MicroSD
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1245
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • a/v out
  • dc input)
  • multi-terminal (usb
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.89-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Shutter lag (notes)1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s-
Startup time (s)2.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
  • olympus master 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.Dual Image Stabilization. Available in champagne and black.



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