Reasons to choose Optio S7
Released in 2006, Optio S7 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 100 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio S7
vs Pentax Optio T30
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio S725 mm²
Optio T30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio S7 and Optio T30 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 S7MetricOptio T30
7.1 MPEffective pixels7.1 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area3.5 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density28.58 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
100 gWeight120 g
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 S7 and Optio T30 have the same sensor area. The Optio S7 has the lighter body. The Optio S7 and Optio T30 have the same effective resolution. The Optio T30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio T30
Released in 2007, Optio T30 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 120 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.