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Comparison of Pentax Optio S6 and Pentax Optio S7 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio S7 ×
Pentax Optio S6 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio S7Pentax Optio S6
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberS7S6
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062005
Tripod mount--
Length (mm)8686
Width (mm)2019
Height (mm)5454
Weight (g)120120
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)76
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)1.882.05
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 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 formatAVI (MPEG-4)MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc PENTAX power zoomsmc PENTAX power zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)15 - 5015 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection5-point tracking TTL contrast detection
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)232,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten light
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 metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meterTTL metering with choice of: Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Kids,Blur reduction, Surf & Snow, Sportscene, Movie, Voice record, Panorama assist, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sunset, Text, Food, Sport
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto +red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto +red-eye reduction
  • auto backlight compensation
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.49 ft - 17 ft (0.15m – 5.1m); Tele: 1.31 ft – 8.9 ft (0.4m – 2.7m)Wide: 0.49 ft - 17 ft (0.15m – 5.1m); Tele: 1.31 ft – 8.9 ft (0.4m – 2.7m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2323
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • infra-red wireless
  • optional remote control e or f
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • dc in
Power
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI8Proprietary D-LI8
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresISO 800 and 1600 available only in special Blur Reduction mode.-



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