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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 9000 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 9000

 WG-1 GPS 9000 
ReleasedAugust 2011May 2009More modern by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 9000 WG-1 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (225g)
54
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (225g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography information
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
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