Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RS1500
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RS1500 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
- Launched May 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 9000 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 9000 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 9000 matches up vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax RS1500
| 9000 | RS1500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Olympus 9000
| RS1500 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | May 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax RS1500
| 9000 | RS1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 9000 and Pentax RS1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 against the RS1500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and RS1500 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and RS1500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax RS1500 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio RS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio RS1500 |
| Alternative name | mju 9000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2011-03-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 photos |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $150 |
