Comparison of Pentax Optio M10 and Samsung Digimax S500

Comparison of Pentax Optio M10 and Samsung Digimax S500 [S]ave

Attribute	Samsung Digimax S500 ×	Pentax Optio M10 ×
General
Model	Samsung Digimax S500	Pentax Optio M10
Brand	Samsung	Pentax
Manufacturer url	https://www.samsung.com	https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number	S500	M10
Camera format	-	Compact
Tripod mount	-	+
Length (mm)	97	89
Width (mm)	26	25
Height (mm)	62	60
Weight (g)	136	165
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	5.1	6
Sensor format	1/2.5 inch	1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	24.71	24.71
Sensor width (mm)	5.76	5.76
Sensor height (mm)	4.29	4.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	2.22	2.05
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
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) 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 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) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg	jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	160x120 320x240 640x480	160x120 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file format	AVI (MJPEG)	QuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Lens and Optics
Lens	Samsung SHD Lens	PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	35.00 - 105.00	35.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	4.00	4.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3	3
Aperture range (f)	-	0.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	80	70
Macro focus range (cm)	4 - 80	10 - 60
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	1.0 5.0	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	-	9-point Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light	-	-
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.4	2.5
Rear display resolution (dots)	112,000	115,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	8
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400	Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode	-	-
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent_h fluorescent_l tungsten	auto cloudy daylight fluorescent light tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1500 - 8	1/1500 - 2
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	Multi, Spot	TTL multi-segment
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Night, Portrait, Children(in Mode Dial), Landscape,Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow	Night scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Soft, Firework, Food, Self-portrait
Self timer (s)	2 10	-
Time lapse (intervalometer)	-	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto & red-eye reduction fill-in flash flash off slow sync	auto flash-off flash-on red-eye reduction
Flash range description	Wide : 0.2m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.4m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)	Wide: 13 ft (4m); Tele: 8.2 ft (2.5m)
Usable memory types	s	s
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	20	22
Included memory type	built-in memory	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	-	usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Connections (extended)	camera dock	dc in
Power
Battery form factor	2 x AA	2 x AA
Usable battery types	alkaline disposable nimh rechargeable	alkaline disposable nimh rechargeable
Batteries included	2 x AA Alkaline disposable	2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	-	-
Software
Included software	digimax master	software (cd-rom) s-sw48