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Casio EX-Z40 or Pentax Optio s4i?

Aug 12, 2004 7:44AM PDT

Which one.. I am looking for a small camera with good video and picture options.. I cant find any difference!

-Jordan

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Re: Casio EX-Z40 or Pentax Optio s4i?
Aug 12, 2004 10:36AM PDT
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Re: Casio EX-Z40 or Pentax Optio s4i?
Aug 14, 2004 2:17AM PDT

The Pentax has superior optics. From the two you mention, my choice would definately be the Pentax.

My experience with digital cameras has been that a lot of the features that manufacturers are putting on them really have no use being there. For example, digital zoom and filters. These features should very rarely if ever be used.

Look in the specifications for items that really do make a difference in cameras, like the optics (lenses), OPTICAL zoom, (Do not even consider the digital zoom figure when making the decision on what camera to purchase), The size of the sensor that digitizes the picture (CCD) (The larger, the better). Another feature that can make a big difference is the buffer memory. This determines how many pictures can be taken in quick succession before the camera has to stop and wait for the pictures to be written to your memory card. More is better and in my opinion, 32mb is a minimum.

Hopefully this gives you a few things to look for in your purchase choice, and like I said, the Pentax would give you superior pictures.

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Re: Casio EX-Z40 or Pentax Optio s4i?
Sep 15, 2004 7:54AM PDT

Just to let you know that both of the camera's have EXACTLY the same optics.

I would go with the Casio EX-Z40 as it has a larger screen and a faster startup time (saves missing those special moments!). The battery life is more than enough to fill a 512mb SD before it dies (with the screen on in preview mode). Also it comes with charging cradel, all required cables etc.