Olympus 9000 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 8 months before the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 9000 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers outer measurements 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 I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 and the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and I-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.