• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 9000 advantages over Panasonic TS30

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    280 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic TS30 advantages over Olympus 9000

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    10 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JZ300

Olympus 9000
Fujifilm JZ300
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JZ300
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Olympus 9000
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
Panasonic TS30
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Olympus 9000
Pentax RZ10
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
Panasonic TS30
Pentax RZ10
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $177
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Panasonic TS20

Olympus 9000
Panasonic TS20
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Panasonic TS30
Panasonic TS20
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compared to Olympus TG-630

Olympus 9000
Olympus TG-630
  • $138
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Panasonic TS30
Olympus TG-630
  • $168
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
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