Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Revealed May 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 9000 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 9000 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
| 9000 | WG-2 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Olympus 9000
| WG-2 GPS | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
| 9000 | WG-2 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 GPS has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 versus the WG-2 GPS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and WG-2 GPS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WG-2 GPS.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
| Otherwise known as | mju 9000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225g (0.50 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
| 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 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 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $300 |
