Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax K-7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The 9000 was launched 4 months prior to the K-7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 9000 grades against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 versus the K-7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and K-7 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and K-7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-7 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.