Reasons to choose EI-2000
Released in 2000, EI-2000 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 630 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax EI-2000
vs Pentax Optio 330
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
EI-200038 mm²
Optio 330- Area ratio
- 1.53:1
- Absolute difference
- 20 mm²
- Relative difference
- 53.3%
The EI-2000 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EI-2000MetricOptio 330
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
5.53 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
30.57 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
3.27 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
630 gWeight245 g
Compact FlashStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EI-2000 has the larger sensor area. The Optio 330 has the lighter body. The Optio 330 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 330 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 330
Released in 2001, Optio 330 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.