Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio E70 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527

Comparison of Pentax Optio E70 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio E70 ×
Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio E70Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527
BrandPentaxHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberE70M527
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20092006
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)9795
Width (mm)2232
Height (mm)5462
Weight (g)160153
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.10
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.224.71
Sensor width (mm)6.135.76
Sensor height (mm)4.64.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.682.06
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2800 x 2128(6.0 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensPentax zoom lens, 6 elements, 5 groups (4 aspherical elements)HP Precision 3x optical zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)32.00 - 96.0038.00 - 104.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.006.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)-0.13 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 10012 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detection, 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)2.42
Rear display resolution (dots)112,000115,200
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto / Manual ISO 64 - 6400; ISO 3200 or above is at reduced 5 megapixel resolutionAuto, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • manual
  • tbd
  • auto
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • sun
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL Multi-Segment, Center-weighted, SpotCenter-weighted AE
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture (7 modes)Action, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)Auto ISO: 12.5 ft / 3.8m (wide), 6.9 ft / 2.1m (tele)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3416
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • optional camera dock
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)620290
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • disposable; nimh rechargeable
  • lithium
Batteries included2 x AA (type TBD)2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
  • hp photosmart premier software
Os compatibility-
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR mode. Available colors: Champagne Gold, Wine Red, Deep Blue.-



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