Clicky

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced September 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 9000 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The 9000 was brought out 4 months prior to the E85 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 9000 grades against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax E85

 9000 E85 

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus 9000

 E85 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax E85

 9000 E85 
AnnouncedMay 2009September 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 9000 and Pentax E85 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 9000 compared to the E85.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and E85.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E85 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Pentax E85
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Pentax E85
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography details
Pentax E85 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E85 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E85 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax E85
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio E85
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 145g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - D-LI95
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $0