Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W60

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.