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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 3 years earlier than the RZ18 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 9000 matches up vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax RZ18

 9000 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus 9000

 RZ18 9000 
RevealedSeptember 2011May 2009More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax RZ18

 9000 RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 9000 compared to the RZ18.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and RZ18.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (225g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (178 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (225g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than competitors (178g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (225g)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (178g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2011-09-12
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $210