Reasons to choose Optio 230
Released in 2002, Optio 230 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.9 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 230
vs Pentax Optio 33L
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 23021 mm²
Optio 33L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 230 and Optio 33L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Optio 230MetricOptio 33L
1.9 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
3.35 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
11.22 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
8.91 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight230 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 Optio 230 and Optio 33L have the same sensor area. The Optio 230 and Optio 33L have the same body weight. The Optio 33L has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 33L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 33L
Released in 2003, Optio 33L has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 230 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.