Pentax Optio Z10
The PENTAX Optio Z10 is equipped with a 7X optical zoom lens , the highest magnification among current PENTAX compact digital camera models. Designed with a refraction lens system so the lens never protrudes from the camera while zooming, the 7X optical zoom covers a broad range , from wide-angle to telephoto zoom , and offers an ultra high-magnification of up to approximately 35.7X when combined with digital zoom. With 8.0 megapixels, the Optio Z10 also features high speed detection time Face Recognition for improved portraits and digital Shake Reduction that allows ISO to 3200 to capture sharper images even in low light settings. The sleek, stylish PENTAX Optio Z10 body design also features a sliding lens cover for extra protection that also operates the on/off camera setting.
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High magnification 7X optical zoom
The Optio Z10 features a 7X optical zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 6.3 to 44.1mm (equivalent to 38-266mm for 35mm format) and features a refraction lens system so the lens never protrudes from the camera while zooming. This optical zoom covers a broad range , from wide-angle to telephoto zoom , and offers ultra-high magnification of up to approximately 35.7X when combined with digital zoom.
8.0 effective megapixels produces exceptionally fine-detailed photos
With 8.0 effective megapixels and a high performance PENTAX lens , the Optio Z10 delivers high resolution photos. Compatible with SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards, the Optio Z10 offers a generous 52 MB of built-in-memory.
High-speed Face Recognition AF&AE function of approximately 0.03 seconds
The Optio Z10 is equipped with a Face Recognition AF&AE function* that automatically adjusts the focus and sets the exposure so users may capture photos of people easily. In addition , this function can detect the faces of up to 15 people at once , and the detection time has been reduced to approximately 0.03 seconds at minimum.
*Available when the picture mode is Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, or Kid, and the camera is directed at people from the front.
Digital Shake Reduction
The Digital Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically , to as high a sensitivity as ISO 3200 , to match the brightness of the subjects. This enables photography with fast shutter speeds and images with less blurring. In addition, an electronic Shake Reduction function corrects blurring in images during image playback.
Easily viewable LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle
The Optio Z10 comes with a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor with approximately 230 , 000 pixels that enables images and text to be clearly displayed. The LCD monitor offers a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees from all directions , making it easy to confirm images , even when looking at the screen from a side angle.
Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best setting for the shooting conditions
The Auto Picture mode sets the camera automatically for various shooting conditions such as Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal mode and choose the optimal settings for each subject.
Additional features
- Digital wide function converts two images into approximately 28mm wide angle expression (equivalent to 35mm format)
- Mode palette provides quick access to 15 shooting modes and 15 playback modes
- Data imprint function for easier image categorizing
- FotoNation's red-eye compensation function for flash shots
- Includes the ACDsee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewer/image management software that supports Windows Vista
- Support PictBridge , DPOF functions , Eixf Print , and PRINT Image Matching III
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PICTURES 
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SPECIFICATION
| Sensor |
• 1/2.5" Type CCD
• 8.3 million pixels total
• 8.0 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes |
• 3264 x 2448
• 2592 x 1944
• 2304 x 1728
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480 |
| Movie clips |
• 640 x 480
• 320 x 240 |
| File formats |
• JPEG Exif v2.2
• AVI (Motion JPEG) with WAV audio (monaural) |
| Lens |
• 7x optical zoom
• 6.3 - 44.1 mm (38 - 266 35 mm equiv)
• F3.5 - F5.4 |
| Electronic image stabilization |
Digital Shake Reduction (ISO boost, 5MP only) |
| Conversion lenses |
No |
| Digital zoom |
up to 5.1x |
| Focus modes |
• TTL Contrast Detection Autofocus
• Manual focus
• Macro |
| Focus distance (wide) |
• Standard AF: 1.31 ft - infinity
• Macro: 0.26 ft - 1.64 ft
• Manual focus: 0.33 ft - infinity |
| AF area modes |
• 9-point AF
• Spot AF
• Auto Tracking AF
• Face Priority AF |
| Metering |
• Multi-segment
• Center-weighted
• Spot |
| ISO sensitivity |
• Auto (64 - 400)*
• ISO 64
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600
• ISO 3200
*up to 3200 in Digital SR mode |
| Exposure compensation |
+/- 2EV in 1/3EV steps |
| Exposure bracketing |
No |
| Shutter speed |
1/1440 - 4 sec |
| Drive modes |
• One Shot
• Continuous
• Self timer
• Remote control (optional) |
| Scene modes |
• Auto Picture
• Program
• Night Scene
• Movie
• Voice Recording
• Landscape
• Flower
• Natural Skin Tone
• Portrait
• Surf & Snow
• Sport
• Digital SR
• Kids
• Pet
• Food
• Frame Composite
• Digital Wide Angle (5M) |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Manual WB |
| Self timer |
2, 10 sec |
| Flash |
• Auto
• Red-eye reduction
• Forced on
• Forced off |
| Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD monitor |
• 2.5-inch IPS TFT
• 230,000 pixels |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 Hi-speed
• AV out
• DC input |
| Print compliance |
• PictBridge
• Print Image Matching III
• DPOF |
| Storage |
• SD / SDHC compatible
• Internal storage (capacity TBC) |
| Power |
• D-LI72 rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Optional AC adapter |
| Weight (no batt) |
TBC |
| Dimensions |
3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0 in |
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