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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 33L
vs Pentax Optio 43WR
VS
Sensor area
21 mm²
Optio 33L21 mm²
Optio 43WR- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 33L and Optio 43WR 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 33LMetricOptio 43WR
3.1 MPEffective pixels3.9 MP
5.33 × 4Sensor5.33 × 4
2.62 µmPixel pitch2.34 µm
6.88 µm²Pixel area5.47 µm²
14.54 MP/cm²Pixel density18.29 MP/cm²
6.49Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
230 gWeight208 g
CompactFlash type IStorageSecure Digital
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 33L and Optio 43WR have the same sensor area. The Optio 43WR has the lighter body. The Optio 43WR has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 43WR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio 43WR
Released in 2004, Optio 43WR has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 3.9 MP effective resolution, and a 208 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.