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| Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 7 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.23 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 7.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 7.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3072 x 2304 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 3.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.1 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.9 |
| Focal length equiv | 38 - 114 |
| Autofocus | Spotus |
| Manual focus | No |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
| Image stabiliser | Electronic |
| Folded optics | no |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Self-timer delay |
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| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 5.5 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| 3D support | no |
| Manual settings | no |
| Body type | Ultracompact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Silver |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 22.0 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| AV output | yes |
| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 64 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPEG |
| Image stabilization type | No |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 115000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Supported video file formats | MOV |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
| Weight | 4.23 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.82 in |
| Height | 2.24 in |
| Depth | 0.71 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|---|
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| Orientation sensor | no |
What Digital Camera test review of the Pentax Optio M30
While we've already seen one underwhelming point-and-shoot in the last 24 hours, the last thing we need is yet another subpar ultracompact cluttering up the camera shelves, but unfortunately for us, that's exactly what we've got.
Pentax M30 review, find out how the M30 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Review posted 4/20/2007 Click on the Optio M30 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour With 7.1 effective megapixels and high-performance PENTAX lens, the Optio M30 has the ability to capture clear, high-quality images. This lens features a 3x focal range covering angles of view equivalent
A 3x zoom, 7.1MP ultra-slim compact camera for under £130? What's the catch?
Pentax Optio M30 Hands On review.
Pentax Optio M30 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.
Top choice for kids is the Pentax Optio M30 -- a slim, 7-megapixel point-and-shoot that, among other things, can meow like a cat when you take a picture. It costs just £110, and its pictures are more than acceptable for its young target market
The Optio M30 is a slimly smart and pocketable digital compact with good results and a price to match
Next up is the new Optio M30, the replacement for the M20, announced last August. The M30 also ups resolution to 7.1 million pixels and sensitivity to ISO 3200 but is now packed into an ultra-slim 18mm body.
