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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 2 months before the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 9000 grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax P80

 9000 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus 9000

 P80 9000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax P80

 9000 P80 
LaunchedMay 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 9000 and the P80.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and P80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Pentax P80
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (225g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Pentax P80 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (225 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio P80
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical 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 - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $200