Reasons to choose Optio S5i
Released in 2004, Optio S5i has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio S5i
vs Pentax Optio WP
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio S5i25 mm²
Optio WP- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio S5i and Optio WP 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 S5iMetricOptio WP
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
120 gWeight120 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure 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 S5i and Optio WP have the same sensor area. The Optio S5i and Optio WP have the same body weight. The Optio S5i and Optio WP have the same effective resolution. The Optio WP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio WP
Released in 2005, Optio WP has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.