Reasons to choose Optio S
Released in 2003, Optio S has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 3.1 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 S
vs Pentax Optio SV
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio S25 mm²
Optio SV- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio S and Optio SV 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 SMetricOptio SV
3.1 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.83 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
8.01 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
12.48 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
115 gWeight150 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
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 S and Optio SV have the same sensor area. The Optio S has the lighter body. The Optio SV has the higher effective resolution. The Optio SV is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio SV
Released in 2004, Optio SV has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 150 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.