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.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio M10
vs Pentax Optio S5z
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio M1025 mm²
Optio S5z- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio M10 and Optio S5z 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 M10MetricOptio S5z
6 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
170 gWeight105 g
Internal storageStorageSecure 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 M10 and Optio S5z have the same sensor area. The Optio S5z has the lighter body. The Optio M10 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio M10 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio S5z
Released in 2005, Optio S5z has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 105 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.