Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio A10 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z550

Comparison of Pentax Optio A10 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z550 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio A10 ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z550 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio A10Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z550
BrandPentaxCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberA10EX-Z550
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8999
Width (mm)2321
Height (mm)5554
Weight (g)145136
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor type-CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)814.1
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)2.21.43
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
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)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 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)0.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatDivX MPEG4AVI (Motion JPEG, IMA-ADPCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Power ZoomEXILIM Optical; 7 elements in 6 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 112.0026.00 - 104.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3515
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 405 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan FocusContrast detect with face detection; Intelligent, Spot, Multi,Tracking
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)232,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • 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, spotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
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, Pet42 "Best Shot" scenes
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
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
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)Approx. 0.15 to 5.8m (W), approx. 0.6 to 2.5m (T)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2424
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • usb/av port
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)150250
Battery form factorProprietary Lithium IonProprietary NP-80
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-80 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software (s-sw42)
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPentax Shake Reduction systemSensor-shift image stabilization, 720p HD movies, Premium Auto, Handheld Night Scene. Available in Silver, Black, Red



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