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Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera

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Pentax Optio Z10 Digital Camera
Key Features
  • 8.1 Megapixels
  • 7x Optical Zoom
  • 2.5" LCD Display
  • ISO 3200 Sensitivity
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.

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Pentax Z10 Overview

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.

8.1 Megapixel Resolution
The 1/2.5-inch CCD of the Optio Z10 digital camera with a resolution of 8.1 megapixels produces high quality fine-detailed photos that can easily be enlarged or cropped without image quality loss, and the camera produces images with more natural, and vivid colors thanks to its 12-bit A/D converter.
7x Optical Zoom Lens
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. The camera also has a 5.1x Digital zoom for a total combined zoom range of 35.7x
Digital SR (Shake Reduction) Function
Using Digital SR reduces camera shakes and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. The sensitivity is adjusted automatically, to as high as ISO 3200, enabling photography with fast shutter speeds, and consequently less blur. Movie SR (Shake Reduction) is also included in the camera providing an electronic shake reduction function exclusively for capturing movies.
High-speed Face Recognition AF&AE Function
The Optio E40 is equipped with a "Face Recognition AF & AE" function that automatically detects and focuses on faces, regardless of where the people appear in the photo frame, and can detect the faces of up to 15 people at once. In addition, exposure settings are automatically adjusted to optimize for the faces, even if there is backlighting. Furthermore, this improved High-speed function, has a reduced detection time to approximately 0.03 seconds.
Convenient Mode Pallet
The Mode pallet allows the user to quickly access 15 shooting modes and 15 playback modes to perfectly optimize the camera to a wide range of shooting conditions, and the Auto Picture mode provides the same ease of use as in any Pentax compact digital camera.
Auto Picture mode
The Auto Picture mode automatically determines the best settings for the shooting conditions and then adjusts the camera setting automatically for various shooting conditions.
Digital Wide Function
The unique digital wide function converts two images into a single image with an equivalent focal length of approximately 28mm. the resulting wide angle image is great for interior or architectural images or for talking images of landscapes.
Easily Viewable LCD Display
The Optio Z10 incorporates a high resolution 2.5 inch LCD monitor that enables images and text to be clearly displayed, and offers a wide viewing angle of 170 degrees from all directions, making it easy to confirm images, even when looking at the screen from an angle.
Built-in and Expandable Memory
The Optio Z10 digital camera includes 52MB of built-in memory, and the memory capacity can be expanded dramatically with Secure digital (SD) or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) memory cards.
Edit and Organize Your Images
The Pentax Optio Z10 includes ACDsee for PENTAX 3.0 image viewer/image management software that supports Windows Vista, and FotoNation's red-eye compensation function for flash shots. In addition, the cameras data imprint function provides for easier image categorizing and searching.
PictBridge Compatibility
Simply connect the Optio Z10 to a PictBridge compatible printer with the included USB cable, engage the direct print feature, and print directly - without the need for a computer The direct print feature allows you to select all images or just the images you like best, and even make multiple copies to share with family and friends.

Pentax Z10 Specs

Camera Type
Ultra Zoom Ultra-Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera
Image Quality
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
Optics
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
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
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
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
52MB
Compatible Memory Cards
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Secure Digital (SD) Card
Recording Capacity
Includes 52MB Built-in Memory

Still Image Capacity

Best Better Good
8M 10 20 35
5M 15 36 55
4M 20 50 63
3M 30 62 93
2M 52 88 130
1024 104 176 234
VGA 213 338 452

Video Capacity

Video Mode Record Time
VGA @ 30 fps 57 seconds
VGA @ 15 fps 119 seconds
QVGA @ 30 fps 119 seconds
QVGA @ 15 fps 239 seconds
Battery Type
D-LI72 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Power Adapter
AC Adaptor Kit (optional)
Input/Output
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
  • Pentium II Processor or later
  • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
  • 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
  • 100MB available Hard Disk space (1GB Recommended)
  • Available USB Port
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • Color Monitor (16-bit)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

Macintosh System

  • PowerPC 266 MHz or higher
  • Mac OS 9.2, OS X (10.1.2 or later)
  • 8MB available RAM (minimum)
  • 6MB available Hard Disk space (minimum)
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • Color Monitor (16-bit)
  • QuickTime 6.0 or later
Display
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
Dimensions
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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