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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 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
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched very close to the W60 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the 9000 matches up against the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax W60

 9000 W60 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus 9000

 W60 9000 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax W60

 9000 W60 
ReleasedMay 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 compared to the W60.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and W60 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and W60.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 9000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Pentax W60 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Pentax W60 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Pentax W60 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W60 Landscape photography highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Pentax W60
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (225 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax W60
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax Optio W60
Also called as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-07-01
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $300