Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Camedia SP-700 and Pentax Optio A10

Comparison of Olympus Camedia SP-700 and Pentax Optio A10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio A10 ×
Olympus Camedia SP-700 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio A10Olympus Camedia SP-700
BrandPentaxOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/-
Model numberA10SP-700
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8998
Width (mm)2325
Height (mm)5557
Weight (g)145140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor type-CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)86
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.224.71
Sensor width (mm)7.185.76
Sensor height (mm)5.324.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.22.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 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)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 648 x 480(0.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • tiff
Continuous-mode (fps)0.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatDivX MPEG4QuickTime Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Power ZoomOlympus Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 112.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.25 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3530
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 40-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 10
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan FocusiESP Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53
Rear display resolution (dots)232,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800* (Indoor scene mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center, spotiESP, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, PetPortrait, Landscape, Landscape Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto backlight compensation
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on +red-eye reduction
  • auto (automatic activation in low and backlight)
  • fill-in (forced activation)
  • off (no flash)
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction & fill-in
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)0.3m – 3.6m (wide) / 1.2m – 2.7m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Uncompressed format-
  • tiff
Included memory (MB)2427
Included memory typeInternal11MB built-in memory, 16MB xD-Picture card
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.64-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.3-
Startup time (s)4.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factorProprietary Lithium IonProprietary LI-40B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-40B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software (s-sw42)
  • olympus master 1.31
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPentax Shake Reduction systemHas digital image stabilisation in movie mode only.



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