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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was introduced 8 years before the K-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax K-70

 9000 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus 9000

 K-70 9000 
IntroducedJune 2016May 2009Newer by 86 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-70

 9000 K-70 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 9000 and the K-70.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and K-70 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will provide more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Pentax K-70 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
more heavy than competitors (688 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax K-70
Also called mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-05-14 2016-06-08
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 688g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 - 410 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $649