Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Stylus 770 SW and Pentax Optio A30

Comparison of Olympus Stylus 770 SW and Pentax Optio A30 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 770 SW ×
Pentax Optio A30 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 770 SWPentax Optio A30
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number770 SWA30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9289
Width (mm)2123
Height (mm)5958
Weight (g)155150
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.110
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.238.2
Sensor width (mm)6.137.18
Sensor height (mm)4.65.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)21.97
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (MPEG-4 DivX)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensSMC Pentax Zoom (7 elements in 5 groups, 3 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5035
Macro focus range (cm)7 - 506 - 40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 5.4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection5 point AF, spot, tracking, and face recognition; Contrast Detect
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)230,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (blur reduction mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-pattern, Spot MeteringTTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitNight Scene, Landscape, Portrait, Flower, Kids, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport, Pet, Text, Food, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m)Wide: 0.20 - 23 ft (0.06 � 7.1 m); Tele: Approx. 1.15 � 11 ft (0.35 � 3.5 m)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1822
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.53-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.7-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.6-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.8-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220150
Battery form factorProprietary Li-42BProprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • software (s-sw66)
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresShock Proof to 5 feet (MIL-STD-810F Drop Test Compliant), Waterproof to 33 feet (JIS Class 8), Freezeproof to -10C / 14FEnhanced Shake Reduction technology includes SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR. ISO 3,200 available in Digital SR Mode at 5MP.



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate