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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and K100D (6MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The 9000 was announced 2 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 9000 matches up vs the K100D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax K100D

 9000 K100D 
ReleasedMay 2009December 2006Fresher by 30 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Olympus 9000

 K100D 9000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax K100D

 9000 K100D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 against the K100D.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and K100D is 92 and 64 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and K100D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 9000 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 9000 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 9000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K100D Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
MP count low (6MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography info
Pentax K100D Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Pentax K100D
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax K100D
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax K100D
Alternate name mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-05-14 2006-12-03
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $0