Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 3 months after the P70 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 9000 grades vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys external 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 P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 and Pentax P70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 9000 vs the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and P70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.