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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 5 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 9000 matches up vs the Efina when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax Efina

 9000 Efina 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 9000

 Efina 9000 
LaunchedJune 2013May 2009Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax Efina

 9000 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 and Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 9000 against the Efina.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and Efina.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Pentax Efina Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (225g)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (225 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $10