Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Announced January 2017
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 9000 was brought out 8 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 scores against the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax KP
9000 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus 9000
KP | 9000 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | May 2009 | More recent by 93 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax KP
9000 | KP | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and KP.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 9000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax KP |
Also referred to as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 225 grams (0.50 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 390 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $747 |