Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Announced May 2009
- Also Known as 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
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Released August 2011
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 9000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 matches up against the WG-1 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
9000 | WG-1 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 9000
WG-1 GPS | 9000 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 27 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
9000 | WG-1 GPS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 vs the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WG-1 GPS is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and WG-1 GPS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $350 |