Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Pentax Optio P70

Comparison of Olympus FE-250 and Pentax Optio P70 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-250 ×
Pentax Optio P70 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-250Pentax Optio P70
BrandOlympusPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberFE-250P70
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9497
Width (mm)2222
Height (mm)5754
Weight (g)115125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)812
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.186.17
Sensor height (mm)5.324.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (DivX MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)30-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeiESP / single CCD contrast detectionContrast Detection;9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 10000*); *SQ mode onlyAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200-6400 available in Digital SR mode, 5MP
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • 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 ESPTTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Sport, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet, AuctionAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene
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
  • red-eye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.98 - 14.1ft (0.3 - 4.3m), Tele: 1.6ft - 8.5ft (0.5 - 2.6m)Wide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2033
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-input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)5.22-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.81-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)1.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.6-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Pixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.



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