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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the X-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 9000 grades against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Pentax X-5

 9000 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Olympus 9000

 X-5 9000 
ReleasedAugust 2012May 2009Newer by 39 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Pentax X-5

 9000 X-5 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 offers external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 and the X-5.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and X-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (225g)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Pentax X-5
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
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built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography features
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging info
Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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quite wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (595g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Pentax X-5
 Olympus Stylus 9000Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Pentax X-5
Also called as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2012-08-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $230