Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-1
9000 | WG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus 9000
WG-1 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1
9000 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2011-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |