Specifications#
- Brand
- Pentax
- Model
- Optio 230GS
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 5.3 × 4.0 mm (1/2.5" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 6.56×
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Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 6.56 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 26 mm | 66.7° | 52.7° | 79.0° |
| 4.5 mm | 30 mm | 60.7° | 47.5° | 72.4° |
| 5 mm | 33 mm | 55.6° | 43.2° | 66.8° |
| 6 mm | 39 mm | 47.4° | 36.5° | 57.6° |
| 8 mm | 53 mm | 36.5° | 27.8° | 44.8° |
| 10 mm | 66 mm | 29.5° | 22.4° | 36.5° |
| 12 mm | 79 mm | 24.8° | 18.7° | 30.7° |
| 15 mm | 98 mm | 19.9° | 15.0° | 24.8° |
| 20 mm | 131 mm | 15.0° | 11.3° | 18.7° |
| 25 mm | 164 mm | 12.0° | 9.1° | 15.0° |
| 30 mm | 197 mm | 10.0° | 7.6° | 12.5° |
| 40 mm | 263 mm | 7.5° | 5.7° | 9.4° |
| 50 mm | 328 mm | 6.0° | 4.5° | 7.5° |
| 70 mm | 459 mm | 4.3° | 3.2° | 5.4° |
| 100 mm | 656 mm | 3.0° | 2.3° | 3.8° |
| 150 mm | 985 mm | 2.0° | 1.5° | 2.5° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 4.6 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 30.8 cm | 1.68 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.75 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 47.1 cm | 4.36 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.25 m |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 83.5 cm | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 87.9 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 44.2 cm |
| 7 mm | f/2 | 9.3 cm | 38.4 cm | 1.73 m | 4.87 m | 70.4 m | ∞ | 5.37 m |
| 7 mm | f/2.8 | 13.1 cm | 55.6 cm | 2.86 m | 12.1 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.84 m |
| 7 mm | f/4 | 19.0 cm | 85.9 cm | 6.65 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.69 m |
| 7 mm | f/8 | 42.5 cm | 3.29 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.35 m |
| 12 mm | f/2 | 3.1 cm | 12.6 cm | 51.3 cm | 1.18 m | 3.52 m | 21.2 m | 15.8 m |
| 12 mm | f/2.8 | 4.3 cm | 17.7 cm | 73.0 cm | 1.71 m | 5.52 m | 83.7 m | 11.3 m |
| 12 mm | f/4 | 6.2 cm | 25.5 cm | 1.08 m | 2.66 m | 10.6 m | ∞ | 7.89 m |
| 12 mm | f/8 | 12.6 cm | 53.5 cm | 2.71 m | 10.7 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.95 m |
| 20 mm | f/2 | 1.1 cm | 4.5 cm | 18.1 cm | 41.1 cm | 1.15 m | 4.81 m | 43.8 m |
| 20 mm | f/2.8 | 1.5 cm | 6.3 cm | 25.4 cm | 57.7 cm | 1.63 m | 7.11 m | 31.3 m |
| 20 mm | f/4 | 2.2 cm | 9.0 cm | 36.5 cm | 83.3 cm | 2.40 m | 11.5 m | 21.9 m |
| 20 mm | f/8 | 4.4 cm | 18.1 cm | 74.9 cm | 1.77 m | 5.74 m | 109 m | 11.0 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 4 mm (26 mm eq.) | 19.0 s |
| 5 mm (33 mm eq.) | 15.2 s |
| 6 mm (39 mm eq.) | 12.7 s |
| 7 mm (46 mm eq.) | 10.9 s |
| 8 mm (53 mm eq.) | 9.5 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 8 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 15 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 30 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Pentax Optio 230GS has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 6.56.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/2.5" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Pentax Optio 230GS?
The Pentax Optio 230GS has a crop factor of 6.56× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 6.6 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Pentax Optio 230GS sensor?
5.3 × 4.0 mm (1/2.5"), an area of 21 mm² — 2% of full frame.
Is the Pentax Optio 230GS full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/2.5", which is 41.4× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Pentax Optio 230GS?
With a 5 mm lens (33 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 15 s.
Sources & licences#
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources