Pentax Optio M30 Point & Shoot Camera
The Pentax Optio M30 is a 7MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Pentax Optio M30 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Pentax Optio M30
Key Features — Pentax Optio M30
7MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 3072x2304 pixels, suitable for standard prints and casual everyday photography.
120g Aluminum Alloy Body: Metal front panel construction keeps the camera rigid while staying slim at 97 x 57 x 18 mm and genuinely pocketable.
Face Detection AF: Contrast detection autofocus with face detection across 9 focus points helps keep subjects sharp in casual shooting situations.
ISO 64–3200 Range: Wide sensitivity range provides flexibility from bright daylight to lower-light indoor conditions.
2.5-Inch TFT LCD Display: 115,000-dot screen serves as the primary framing and review tool in the absence of an optical viewfinder.
Five Color Profiles: Standard, Black & White, Sepia, Color Filter, and Soft modes allow basic in-camera creative adjustments at capture.
Camera Specifications — Pentax Optio M30
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 7MP |
| ISO Range | 64 – 3200 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection, Face Detection AF |
| AF Points | 9 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3072x2304 |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard |
Description — Pentax Optio M30
The Pentax Optio M30 is a compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 7MP sensor with a 1/2.5-inch type and a maximum still resolution of 3072x2304 pixels. The body is constructed with a metal aluminum alloy front panel, weighing just 120g and measuring 97 x 57 x 18 mm, making it one of the more pocketable options in its class. The 2.5-inch TFT LCD with 115,000 dots of resolution serves as the primary framing and review display.
Autofocus relies on contrast detection with face detection AF and subject tracking spread across 9 focus points. ISO sensitivity runs from 64 to 3200, and the built-in flash operates in Auto, On, Off, and Red-eye reduction modes. Image stabilization is Digital/Electronic in nature.
Storage is via SD and SDHC cards, and video recording is supported up to 480p at 30fps in 8-bit depth. The D-LI8 Lithium-Ion battery is rated for approximately 230 shots (CIPA standard).
Pros — Pentax Optio M30
- ✓Lightweight 120g metal body with aluminum alloy front panel makes it genuinely portable
- ✓ISO range of 64–3200 provides meaningful flexibility across lighting conditions
- ✓Face detection AF and subject tracking across 9 focus points aids casual shooters
Cons — Pentax Optio M30
- ✗Digital-only image stabilization (no in-body optical IS) limits performance when handholding in low light
- ✗Video maxes out at 480p 30fps, well below modern standards
- ✗No viewfinder listed in specifications — framing relies entirely on the 115,000-dot LCD
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