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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 33 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS

 9000 WG-2 GPS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Pentax WG-2 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
54
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2 GPS
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (225 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax 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