Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio M30 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M525

Comparison of Pentax Optio M30 and Hewlett Packard Photosmart M525 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio M30 ×
Hewlett Packard Photosmart M525 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M30Hewlett Packard Photosmart M525
BrandPentaxHewlett-packard
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://www8.hp.com/us/en/home.html
Model numberM30M525
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount--
Length (mm)9795
Width (mm)1831
Height (mm)5662
Weight (g)136139
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.10
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)1.88-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
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)
  • 2864 x 2152(6.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)MPEG1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax SMC zoomHP Precision 3x optical zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 104.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.006.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 10012 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-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)2.51.7
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,200
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600), Manual (details unknown), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)Auto, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • 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-segmentCenter-weighted AE
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, KidsAction, Beach and Snow, Burst, Fast Shot, Landscape, Macro, Night portrait, Portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • redeye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
Flash range description18.0ft (at wide), 9.2ft (at telephoto)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)2116
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 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • optional camera dock
Power
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI632 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • disposable; nimh rechargeable
  • lithium
Batteries included1 x D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • software s-sw63
  • hp photosmart software
Os compatibility-
  • 10.4
  • windows 98/98se/2000/me/xp; mac os x 10.3



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