Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 725 SW and Pentax Optio 50L

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 725 SW and Pentax Optio 50L [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio 50L ×
Olympus Stylus 725 SW ×
General
ModelPentax Optio 50LOlympus Stylus 725 SW
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model number50L725 SW
Alternate model number(s)-
  • mju 725 sw
Camera formatCompactCompact
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9191
Width (mm)3320
Height (mm)6159
Weight (g)190149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)57.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7117.28
Sensor width (mm)5.764.8
Sensor height (mm)4.293.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.251.56
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
LensPentax LensOlympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.001.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.20 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast DetectionTTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • sunset
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/1000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-Segment, Center-weightedDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Night Scene, Portrait, Sport, SimplePortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait
Self timer (s)-
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.5 - 3.4m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.0mWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1219
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary Li-40B / Li-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium disposable or nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries includedYes1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • acdsee for pentax
  • olympus master
Os compatibility-
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard (1.5 meter drop)



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