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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 330
vs Pentax Optio 330RS
VS
Sensor area
38 mm²
Optio 33038 mm²
Optio 330RS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 330 and Optio 330RS 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 330MetricOptio 330RS
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.1 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
3.5 µmPixel pitch3.5 µm
12.22 µm²Pixel area12.22 µm²
8.18 MP/cm²Pixel density8.18 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
245 gWeight235 g
CompactFlash type IStorageCompactFlash type I
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-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 Optio 330 and Optio 330RS have the same sensor area. The Optio 330RS has the lighter body. The Optio 330 and Optio 330RS have the same effective resolution. The Optio 330RS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 330RS
Released in 2002, Optio 330RS has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 MP effective resolution, and a 235 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.