Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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 referred to as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty similar but the 9000 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 9000 was announced 22 months earlier than the K-r which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax K-r
9000 | K-r |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 9000
K-r | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K-r
9000 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has outer dimensions 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-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 versus the K-r.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and K-r.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The 9000 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax K-r |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 598 gr (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $1,100 |