Olympus 9000 vs Pentax S1
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35 Features
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was released 21 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 9000 matches up vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax S1
| 9000 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 9000
| S1 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2011 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax S1
| 9000 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 provides physical 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 S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 9000 vs the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and S1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax S1 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Also called as | mju 9000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| 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 (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 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 grams (0.50 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $300 | $174 |