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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus 9000 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the E90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the 9000 matches up vs the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax E90

 9000 E90 

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Olympus 9000

 E90 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax E90

 9000 E90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 versus the E90.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and E90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and E90.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 9000 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Pentax E90 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Pentax E90 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Pentax E90 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Pentax E90
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Pentax E90
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax E90
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio E90
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 145g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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