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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:	230 g 8.0 oz
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	104 x 64 x 42 mm 4.1 x 2.5 x 1.7 in
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:	4
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