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Ultra Compact Digital Cameras

Pentax Optio S5z

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Pentax Optio S5z 3.00

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RRP

$599.00

Review Date

Sunday, 14th of August, 2005

Features

Camera Resolution : 5.0 MP

Digital Zoom : 4x

ISO Speeds : 100

ISO Speeds : 200

ISO Speeds : 400

ISO Speeds : 80

Optical Zoom : 3x

What's Hot

Great images, compact, looks stylish

What's Not

Lacking some manual controls, a little flimsy

The Final Word

A big improvement on the S55, the S5z has exceptional image quality, a slim design and a reasonable price tag.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Digital Camera Features

Optical Zoom

Camera Resolution

5.0 MP

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Interchangeable Lens?

Focus Type

Autofocus

Focal Range Telephoto (cm)

40 - infinity

Focus Length Telephoto (cm)

.58 - 1.74

Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)

18 - 50

Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)

f/2.6 - f/4.8

FlashType

Built-in

Flash Range Telephoto (cm)

20 - 350

Flash Functions

Auto Flash, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Flash

ISO Speeds

80, 100, 200, 400

Max Shutter Speed

1/2000th of a second

Min Shutter Speed

4 seconds

Shutter Priority?

White balance

Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten

Fixed Image Resolutions

2304x1728, 2560x1920

Image stabilization (Optical)?

Flash Range Wide (cm)

20 - 200

Digital Video

Video resolutions

1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480, 2048x1536

Video speed (fps)

Display

Display Technology

Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Screen size

2.5 in

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Height (mm)

21.5

Warranty (Months)

Weight without battery (grams)

105

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Power

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

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