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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax P70

 9000 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Olympus 9000

 P70 9000 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax P70

 9000 P70 
LaunchedMay 2009March 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Pentax P70 Street photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (225g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Pentax P70 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (225g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Pentax P70
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (155 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax P70
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio P70
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $200