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Pentax Optio S55

3.00
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Price
AU$399.00
Review Date
Sunday, 14th of August, 2005
Features
Camera Resolution : 5.0 Megapixels
Optical Zoom : 3x
Digital Zoom : 2.6x
ISO Speeds : Auto, Auto, 100, 100, 200, 200, 400, 400, 50, 50
What's Hot
Reasonable image quality
What's Not
Bulky, mediocre feature set
The Final Word
This is a very ordinary camera with very little to make it worth recommending. Look elsewhere.
Note: This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail channels or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time.
Pentax Optio S55 - Perspective
Pentax Optio S55 - Left
Pentax Optio S55 - Right
Pentax Optio S55 - Front
Pentax Optio S55 - Back
Pentax Optio S55 - Top
Pentax Optio S55 - Bottom
Pentax Optio S55 - Perspective
Pentax Optio S55 - Perspective
Digital Camera Features
Optical Zoom
3x
Camera Resolution
5.0 MP
Digital Zoom
2.6x
Video capture
Yes
Interchangeable Lens?
No
Focal Range Telephoto (cm)
40 - infinity
Macro Focus Range Telephoto (cm)
6 - 200
Lens Aperture Telephoto (cm)
f/2.6 - f/4.8
Aperture Priority?
No
FlashType
Built-in
Flash Range Telephoto (cm)
20 - 490
Flash Functions
Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction Flash
ISO Speeds
50, Auto , 100, 200, 400
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000th of a second
Min Shutter Speed
4 seconds
Shutter Priority?
No
White balance
Auto, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Fixed Image Resolutions
2304x1728, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480, 2048x1536, 2560x1920, 2560x2048
Image Sensor Type
CCD
Viewfinder
Without Viewfinder
Colour Viewfinder?
No
Continuous Shot?
Yes
Bracketing Function?
No
Self timer?
Yes
Remote Control?
Yes
Internal memory
11 MB
Digital Video
Digital video format
AVI
Video resolutions
320x240
Video speed (fps)
30
Display
Display Technology
Colour LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Screen size
2.5 in
General
Available Colours
Silver
Length (mm)
89
Width (mm)
58.5
Height (mm)
27.5
Warranty (Months)
12
Weight without battery (grams)
130
Media
Supported Memory Media
Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)
Supported Audio File Formats
WAV
Supported Picture File Formats
JPG
Power
Power Supply
AC Power, Battery
Battery Type
Disposable - (Alkaline), Rechargeable - (Li-Ion), Rechargeable - (NiMH)
Battery Size
AA
Battery Run Time (minutes)
370
Wired Connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
USB 1.1
Number of USB 1.1 Ports
1
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
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