Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio M30 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9

Comparison of Pentax Optio M30 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M30 ×
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M30Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z9
BrandPentaxCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberM30EX-Z9
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)9793
Width (mm)1823
Height (mm)5655
Weight (g)136127
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.18.1
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)1.881.76
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
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)
  • 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)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 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
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)AVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCM
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax SMC zoomEXILIM Optical; 6 lenses in 5 groups, including aspherical lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 113.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 10015 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detection w/ face priorityContrast detect with face detection; Spot or Multi
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.6
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000114,960
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600), Manual (details unknown), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (High Sensitivity mode)
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 modesTTL Multi-segmentMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids23 "Best Shot" scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range description18.0ft (at wide), 9.2ft (at telephoto)Wide: 0.1 to 2.8 m; Tele: 0.4 to 1.5 m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2118
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
-
Power
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI63Proprietary NP-60
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-60 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software s-sw63
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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