Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.