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Comparison of Pentax Optio M20 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527 [S]ave

Attribute
Hewlett Packard Photosmart M527 ×
Pentax Optio M20 ×
General
ModelHewlett Packard Photosmart M527Pentax Optio M20
BrandHewlett-packardPentax
Manufacturer urlhttp://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.htmlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberM527M20
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9589
Width (mm)3225
Height (mm)6260
Weight (g)153165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor type-CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)07
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)2.061.88
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2288 x 1712(3.9 mp other)
  • 2800 x 2128(6.0 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2-
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensHP Precision 3x optical zoomPENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 104.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 18.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.13 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 1005 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 7
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type-9-point Contrast Detection w/ spot and tracking AF modes
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)22.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,200115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (blur reduction mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • sun
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • shade
  • tungsten light
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesCenter-weighted AETTL multi-segment
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAction, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, SunsetNight scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Blur Reduction, Food, Frame
Self timer (s)
  • 10
-
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • auto
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 12.5 ft / 3.8m (wide), 6.9 ft / 2.1m (tele)Wide: 13 ft (4m); Tele: 8.2 ft (2.5m)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1622
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-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-+
Connections (extended)
  • optional camera dock
  • dc input
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)290-
Battery form factor2 x AA2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • disposable; nimh rechargeable
  • lithium
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • hp photosmart premier software
-
Os compatibility
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3
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