Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10 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
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 9000 was announced 5 years before the WG-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the 9000 matches up against the WG-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-10
| 9000 | WG-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Olympus 9000
| WG-10 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 49 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-10
| 9000 | WG-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the WG-10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WG-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and WG-10.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-10 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax WG-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Pentax WG-10 |
| Also referred to as | mju 9000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2013-06-21 |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| 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 speed | - | 0.7 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 1.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 225g (0.50 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| 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 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 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $0 |
