Reasons to choose Optio 330GS
Released in 2002, Optio 330GS has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.2 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 330GS
vs Pentax Optio S4
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 330GS25 mm²
Optio S4- Area ratio
- 1.17:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 16.5%
The Optio S4 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
Optio 330GSMetricOptio S4
3.2 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.58 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
6.66 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
15.01 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight98 g
CompactFlash type IStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) 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 Optio S4 has the larger sensor area. The Optio S4 has the lighter body. The Optio S4 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio S4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio S4
Released in 2003, Optio S4 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 98 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.