Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 2 months before the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 9000 matches up versus the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has physical 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 WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the WS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and WS80.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 9000 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.