Image Size And Image Quality - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2 Instruction Manual

Image size and image quality

Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each
image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size.
Choose image size based on the final use of the image -
smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas
larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the
image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes.
If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality
is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest
image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD
monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and
quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of
images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can
contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file
size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. See the
chart on the following page.
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DVANCED RECORDING
FINE
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.
STD.
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
ECON.
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
Number of pixels
LCD monitor
(hor. X vert.)
2272
2272 X 1704
1600
1600 X 1200
1280
1280 X 960
640
640 X 480