Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 21 months earlier than the WG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 9000 grades against the WG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 provides 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 WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 compared to the WG-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WG-1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WG-1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.