November 28, 2009         Your source for the most comprehensive and informative digital camera reviews
    
Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Pentax Digital Cameras > Pentax Optio 330 GS

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Pentax Optio330GS


General
|
Model Name:
|
Pentax Optio330GS 
Model Number: 330GS 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price:  
Street Price:  
Price Update Date: 2007-02-07
Date Available:  
Remote Control: No 
Remote Control Type: n/a 
Tripod Mount: Yes 
Tripod Mount Material:  
Operating System: Windows, MacOS 
Weight: 8.1 oz
(230 g)
Weight With Batteries? Yes 
Size: 4.1 x 2.5 x 1.7 in.
(104 x 64 x 42 mm)
Warranty in Months:  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution: 320x240
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 3.20
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.7" 
CCD Filter Type: RGBG 
CCD Manufacturer:  
Focal Length Multiplier:  
Movie Audio: No 
Quality Levels: 3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 1x - 2.7x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: TTL Contrast Detect 
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Auto Focus Min Illum:  
Auto Focus Step:  
Manual Focus: Yes 
Manual Focus Steps:  
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 50 cm
4.1 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:  
Min Aperture: f/5.0
Max Aperture: f/2.6
Aperture Range Description: f/2.6 - f/5.0 
Aperture Step Size:  
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type: None 
Display
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical VF Type: Actual-Image Zoom 
Optical VF Accuracy:  
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD VF Accuracy:  
LCD Size (inches): 1.6
LCD Resolution (pixels):  
Max Playback Zoom: 12.00
Exposure
ISO Settings: 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max: 400
Number of White Balance Settings: 6
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light, Manual setting 
Manual White Balance: Yes 
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time: 1/1500 
Exp Adj Range: 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size: 0.33 EV
Metering Modes: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted, metering, Spot metering 
Spot Metering: Yes 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer:  
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
No of Flash Modes:  
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Off (red-eye reduction available) 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):  
Flash Range Description: Wide: approx. 0.2m - 5.0m (0.66 ft. - 16 ft.); Tele: approx. 0.1m - 2.7m (0.33 ft. - 8.9 ft.) 
No of Flash "Pops":  
Ext Flash: No 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CompactFlash Type 1 
Other Memory Types:  
Memory Included (MB):  
Uncompressed Format: None 
CCD Raw Format: No 
Compressed Format: JPEG 
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG) 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: ACDSee 
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS 
Performance Timing
Startup Time:  
Shutdown Time:  
Play -> Record:  
Record -> Play (max res):  
Record -> Play (min res):  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:  
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:  
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:  
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:  
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:  
Cycle Time Max Res:  
Cycle Time Min Res:  
Buffer Frames, Max Res:  
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):  
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): 15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res: 30.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res: 30.00
Download speed, KB/second:  
Power
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3 
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable 
Batteries Included:  
Battery Charger Included:  
More Information
Notes & Features:  
Review URL: Review
Test Shots URL: Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:  
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website

P330GS Review
P330GS Test Images
P330GS Specifications
P330GS "Picky Details"
Up to Imaging Resource digital cameras area

Search for
the lowest prices in:

for

Resources

Search for
the lowest prices in:


for



Photo of the Day from Daily Digital Photo
Click to see today's
Photo of the Day

Top 3 photos this month win:

First
Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II

Second
Canon PIXMA MP980

Third
Canon PIXMA MP620

Take Great Pictures

Advice from
Master
Photographers


Free Photo Tips!

Purchase memory card for Pentax Optio330GS digital camera
Free Photo Lessons

Check out the Free Photo School program for lessons and tips on improving your photographs!

Simple pro lighting and use tips let you snap stunning photos. Check out our free Photo School area!