The Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera is equipped with a 7x optical zoom lens that is 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 the cameras digital zoom. With 8.0 megapixels of image resolution, the Optio Z10 provides high quality images that can be reproduced up to poster size or cropped without any significant loss of image quality.
Other features of the Optio Z10 includes high speed Face Recognition for improved portraits and digital Shake Reduction that uses the cameras ISO 3200 sensitivity to capture sharper images even in low light settings. Furthermore, the sleek, stylish Pentax Optio Z10 body design features a sliding lens cover for extra protection, and a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor that enables images and text to be clearly displayed with a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees from all directions.
| Camera Type | Ultra Zoom Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
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| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 8.29 Megapixel Interline Transfer CCD with Primary Color Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 8.1 Million Pixels |
| Color Depth | 36 Bit RGB (12 bit x 3 colors) |
| Color Modes | Color, Black & White, Sepia |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Best, Better, Good) |
| Recorded Resolution |
8M (3264x2448) 5M (2592x1944) 4M (2304x1728) 3M (2048x1536) 2M (1600x1200) 1024 (1024x768) VGA (640x480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with sound VGA (640x480 @ 30 or 15 fps) QVGA (320x240 @ 30 or 15 fps) Clip length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | WAV (PCM), monaural |
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| Lens Type | Pentax Zoom Lens (12 elements in 9 groups with 2 dual aspherical elements and 2 single aspherical elements) |
| Optical Zoom | 7x |
| Lens Focal Length | 6.3 - 44.1mm (38mm - 267mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 5.1x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.1" (8cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No (Digital SR Mode available) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
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| Focus Type | TTL contrast detection Auto Focus system with AF assist lamp |
| Focus Modes | 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Face Priority AF, Manual focus, Focus lock |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 15.7" (40cm) - infinity Macro: 3.1" (8cm) - 19.7" (50cm) wide Manual: 4.0" (10cm) - infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO (64-400) User selectable ISO (64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) ISO3200 available in Digital SR Mode |
| Shutter Type | Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter |
| Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/1440 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5-5.2 - f/8.0 |
| Exposure Metering | TTL multi-segment metering (Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot) |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program AE, Green Simplified Mode, Exposure Compensation (+/-2 EV in 1/3 steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual |
| Scene Modes | Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Frame Composite |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Red-eye reduction) |
| Effective Flash Range | Up to 14.1' (4.2m) wide |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
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| Start-Up Time | 2.0 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 1 fps Continuous |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes |
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| Built-in Memory | 52MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Secure Digital (SD) Card |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 52MB Built-in Memory Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | D-LI72 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | AC Adaptor Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
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| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 Dock Terminal Connector |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge, ImageLink) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
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| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.5" Low reflection TFT color LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese |
| Playback Options | One Shot, Index (9 thumbnails), Magnification, Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder, Select & Delete, Calendar, Slideshow, Resize, Trimming, Image & Sound Copy, Image Rotation, Digital Filter, Brightness Filter, Frame Composite, Redeye Edit, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Digital filters (B&W, Color Effects, Soft, Tile, Brightness Filter, Frame Composite) |
| Physical | |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.7 x 2.3 x 1.0" (95 x 60 x 24 mm) |
| Weight | 4.6 oz. (130g) without battery |
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Comments about Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera:
I got camera just before Christmas. Have taken over 200 pictures. I do like the lens cover design makes the camera easy and fast to turn off/on. This may be the only draw back when you put the camera in your pocket you can turn the camera on if you are not careful. Other than that it has been a "Great Little Camera". It's quick, easy to use and takes great pictures. The no moving lens when zooming is another great feature.
Buttons are big enough to use without double buttoning. If the kids had not got my wife another brand I would get her the Z10 for sure.
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Purchased this camera for my son to use while in the Air Force. The 7x zoom is a great feature. It is compact with nice controls and takes great pictures. We have no complaints. Quality product.
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This replaced an earlier purchase of a Z10 that I managed to destroy in an embarrassing way with the same model. I looked at a few others but no other camera in this size range has the same long zoom while maintaining the slender body. I enjoy the added focal length because I often find myself at a distance from my subject. The 30 bit pictures have a great dynamic range and are noise free below 400ASA with good lighting. While it has no manual mode some adjustments can be made altering the program mode and EV compensation.
The LCD is large and clear but very hard to review your pictures in bright sunlight. Focus can be slow like other point and shoots but if you use the kids mode it will track moving objects fairly well. The battery will last about as long as it takes to fill a 2 GB card most of the time.
Videos are SD and depending on light good but the audio is mono.
It feels pretty solid in your hand but you should use the enclosed lanyard just in case. It will withstand some weather but not a washing machine.
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Comments about Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera:
A gem of a camera. So many features to fit all possible uses, and all in a very compact camera. I am very happy.
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The size is convenient. I've left almost all the settings on automatic and I get great results.
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This camera has a 7x optical zoom that allows one to bring in distant shots very easily. I was able to capture shots at Wimbledon very easily. It is easy to use the most common settings - like turning the flash on or off. The fill flash is a bit weak, but if you switch to the program mode, one can make an EV adjustment of 2 stops in either direction to compensate.
Battery life is very good - I like the fact that the re-chargeable battery can be removed from the camera - I bought a spare so that I always have one that is fully charged.
I have been experimenting with the 8 megapixel setting and print shots of up to 5x7 come out perfect. The on-off switch also acts as a lens protector - which is great when carrying the camera in your pocket
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Comments about Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera:
goes everywhere easily
zoom without the lens poking out
good battery life
good low light response
front slide on-off switch
great picture quality
no view finder just the LCD display - difficult with bright light
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Comments about Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera:
Takes great pics of kids, faces. Easy to change settings. Small and lightweight.
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