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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-S1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 9000 scores against the K-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax K-S1

 9000 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Olympus 9000

 K-S1 9000 
IntroducedAugust 2014May 2009Newer by 64 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-S1

 9000 K-S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 comes with outer 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) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 9000 and the K-S1.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and K-S1 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and K-S1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (225g)
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (558g)
great high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (225 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than others (558 grams)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (410 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (225g)
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (558g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-S1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax K-S1
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-05-14 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 558 gr (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1061
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $339