Pentax Optio M20 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio M20 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio M20 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio M20 manual and always important Pentax Optio M20 lens which makes the Pentax Optio M20 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio M20 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio M20 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio M20 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio M20 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Pentax Optio M20 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number M20
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $200.00
Street Price $199.95
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2006-09-30
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 165 g
5.8 oz
Weight With Batteries? Yes
Size 89 x 60 x 25 mm
3.5 x 2.4 x 1.0 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 3072x2304, 2560x1920, 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200
Movie Resolution 640x480, 320x240
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 7.18
CCD Size (inches) 1/2.5"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 9-point Contrast Detection w/ spot and tracking AF modes
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 5 - 100 cm
2.0 - 40.8 in
Max Aperture f/3.1
Aperture Range Description f/3.1 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ???
Display Optical Viewfinder No
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels) 115000
Max Playback Zoom 8.00
Exposure ISO Settings 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
ISO Rating Max 1600
Number of White Balance Settings 5
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes TTL multi-segment
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Red-eye reduction
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.0
Flash Range Description Wide: 13 ft (4m); Tele: 8.2 ft (2.5m)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Other Memory Types SDHC
Memory Included (MB) 22.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (Exif 2.2)
Movie File Format MOV (QuickTime MotionJPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Performance Timing Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) 30.0
Power Battery Form Factor 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio M20 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio M20 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Pentax Optio M20 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio M20 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Pentax Optio M20 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio M20 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio M20 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio M20 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio M20, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio M20 camera or Pentax Optio M20 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Pentax Optio M20 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Pentax Optio M20 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio M20 powergrip digital camera.

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