Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 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 referred to as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 9000 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 9000 grades versus the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-2
9000 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Olympus 9000
WG-2 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 33 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-2
9000 | WG-2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 provides outer 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-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 9000 against the WG-2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WG-2 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WG-2.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also called | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $350 |