Reasons to choose Optio M40
Released in 2007, Optio M40 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 115 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio M40
vs Pentax Optio V10
VS
Sensor area
27 mm²
Optio M4027 mm²
Optio V10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio M40 and Optio V10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio M40MetricOptio V10
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.03 × 4.52Sensor6.03 × 4.52
1.85 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
3.41 µm²Pixel area3.41 µm²
29.35 MP/cm²Pixel density29.35 MP/cm²
5.74Crop factor5.74
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight160 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
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 M40 and Optio V10 have the same sensor area. The Optio M40 has the lighter body. The Optio M40 and Optio V10 have the same effective resolution. The Optio M40 and Optio V10 were both released in 2007. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio V10
Released in 2007, Optio V10 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.