Reasons to choose Optio E30
Released in 2007, Optio E30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 138 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio E30
vs Pentax Optio M10
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio E3025 mm²
Optio M10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio E30 and Optio M10 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 E30MetricOptio M10
7.1 MPEffective pixels6 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.03 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area4.14 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density24.15 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
138 gWeight170 g
Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
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 E30 and Optio M10 have the same sensor area. The Optio E30 has the lighter body. The Optio E30 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio E30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio M10
Released in 2006, Optio M10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 170 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.