Pentax Optio T30 Point & Shoot Camera
The Pentax Optio T30 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 T30 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Pentax Optio T30
Key Features — Pentax Optio T30
3.0-Inch Touchscreen LCD: 230,000-dot touch-sensitive display allows direct on-screen control, an uncommon feature for a compact camera of its era.
7MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 3072x2304 pixels, suitable for standard prints and everyday photography.
ISO 64–3200 Range: Wide sensitivity range for a camera of this class, offering usable options in both bright and low-light conditions.
Face Detection AF: Automatically identifies and focuses on faces in the frame across a multi-point contrast detection system.
Aluminum Alloy Body: Slim 94 x 56 x 19 mm frame weighing just 133g makes this genuinely pocketable for everyday carry.
Creative Color Profiles: Seven in-camera color modes including Illustration and Color Extraction allow stylized results without post-processing.
Camera Specifications — Pentax Optio T30
| 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 | 5 points |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3072x2304 |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
| Image Stabilization | Digital / Electronic IS |
Description — Pentax Optio T30
The Pentax Optio T30 is a compact point-and-shoot camera featuring a 7MP sensor on a 1/2.5-inch chip, housed in an aluminum alloy body measuring 94 x 56 x 19 mm and weighing just 133g. Its standout feature is the 3.0-inch touch-sensitive LCD at 230,000 dots, enabling direct on-screen control. The autofocus system combines Contrast Detection with Face Detection AF across 5 focus points.
ISO sensitivity runs from 64 to 3200. Stabilization is provided via Digital/Electronic IS. The built-in flash supports Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, and Soft modes.
Video capture reaches 480p at 30fps or 15fps in 8-bit. Creative shooters can choose from seven color profiles including Illustration and Color Extraction. Storage is via SD/SDHC cards, and the D-LI8 Li-Ion battery is rated for approximately 200 shots per charge (CIPA standard).
Pros — Pentax Optio T30
- ✓3.0-inch touch-sensitive LCD with 230,000 dots resolution makes navigation intuitive
- ✓Lightweight aluminum alloy body at just 133g in compact 94 x 56 x 19 mm dimensions
- ✓ISO range extends from 64 to 3200, providing flexibility across lighting situations
Cons — Pentax Optio T30
- ✗Digital/Electronic IS only — no optical image stabilization
- ✗Video maxes out at 480p resolution with no higher recording options
- ✗No burst mode available
Videos — Pentax Optio T30
Retro digicam test | Pentax Optio S – Tiny gem from 2003 — Erik Söderlund