Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90
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35 Features
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 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
- Introduced May 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2010
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 9000 was revealed 9 months before the W90 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 9000 matches up vs the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax W90
9000 | W90 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus 9000
W90 | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax W90
9000 | W90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 vs the W90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and W90.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Also called as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" 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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $120 |