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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Pentax KP
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax KP

 9000 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus 9000

 KP 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2009More recent by 93 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax KP

 9000 KP 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Pentax KP
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (225g)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Pentax KP
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (390 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax KP
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax KP
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