Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 9000 was introduced 8 months prior to the H90 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 9000 scores versus the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Pentax Optio H90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax H90
9000 | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus 9000
H90 | 9000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax H90
9000 | H90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has got outer dimensions 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 H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the H90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and H90 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and H90.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Also called as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | D-LI68 |
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 |
Launch cost | $300 | $150 |