Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio W30 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280

Comparison of Pentax Optio W30 and Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 [S]ave

Attribute
Casio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280 ×
Pentax Optio W30 ×
General
ModelCasio EXILIM Zoom EX-Z280Pentax Optio W30
BrandCasioPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberEX-Z280W30
Camera formatUltra Compact-
Release year (year)20092007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98107
Width (mm)2024
Height (mm)5553
Weight (g)114160
Waterproof--
Successor-Pentax W60
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.17.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.88
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2240(9.0 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2656(10.6 mp other)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (QuickTime Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensEXILIM Optical; 7 elements in 6 groups, including aspherical elementPentax power zoom (11 elements, 9 groups, 3 asperical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 104.0038.00 - 114.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.380.25 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1540
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 501 - 60
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Spot, Multi or Tracking9-point Contrast Detection with face recognition, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)114,960115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600* (Blur Reduction / Report modes only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • day white fluorescent
  • daylight
  • daylight fluorescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • 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 modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes39 "Best Shot" scene modes, Make-up Shot, Dynamic PhotoAuto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Sport
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
  • soft flash
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye reduction
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionApprox. 0.5 to 13.8 ft (W), 2 to 6.2 ft (T)ISO Auto: Wide:11.8 ft (3.6m); Tele: 9.8 ft (3.0m)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3521
Included memory typeInternalInternal
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++
Connections (extended)-
  • dc in
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-210
Battery form factorProprietary NP-80Proprietary D-LI63
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-80 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • casio cd-rom
  • software s-sw63 (cd rom)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresEXILIM Engine 4.0, CCD-shift Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, YouTube Movies.Enhanced waterproof construction allows it to be submerged down to ten feet for up to two hours.



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