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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 grades vs the WG-3 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 9000 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Olympus 9000

 WG-3 GPS 9000 
IntroducedJuly 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 9000 WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 offers outer 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-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the WG-3 GPS.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and WG-3 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (225g)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (225g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $350