Reasons to choose Optio 30
Released in 2004, Optio 30 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.34 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 30
vs Pentax Optio 33LF
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 3021 mm²
Optio 33LF- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 30 and Optio 33LF 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 30MetricOptio 33LF
3.34 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.53 µmPixel pitch2.62 µm
6.38 µm²Pixel area6.88 µm²
15.67 MP/cm²Pixel density14.54 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight176 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
1x CR-V3, 2x AABatteryAA (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 30 and Optio 33LF have the same sensor area. The Optio 30 has the lighter body. The Optio 30 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 33LF
Released in 2003, Optio 33LF has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 176 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.