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Comparison of Pentax Optio M20 and Pentax Optio M30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M20 ×
Pentax Optio M30 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M20Pentax Optio M30
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberM20M30
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount+-
Length (mm)8997
Width (mm)2518
Height (mm)6056
Weight (g)165136
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)77.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.881.88
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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)MOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPENTAX power zoomPentax SMC zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 1005 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast Detection w/ spot and tracking AF modes9-point TTL contrast detection w/ face priority
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (blur reduction mode)Auto (64 - 1600), Manual (details unknown), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • 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 modesTTL multi-segmentTTL Multi-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesNight scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Blur Reduction, Food, FrameAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids
Self timer (s)-
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionWide: 13 ft (4m); Tele: 8.2 ft (2.5m)18.0ft (at wide), 9.2ft (at telephoto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2221
Included memory typebuilt-in memorybuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Power
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary D-LI63
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software-
  • software s-sw63



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