Olympus 9000 vs Pentax 645D

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax 645D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was announced 10 months before the 645D which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 9000 scores against the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and 645D is 92 and 50 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and 645D.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 9000 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail with its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.