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Pentax Optio W20 Camera Review
There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Pentax Optio W20 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Pentax Optio W20 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Pentax Optio W20 manual and always important Pentax Optio W20 lens which makes the Pentax Optio W20 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Pentax Optio W20 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Pentax Optio W20 kit or bundle, is the Pentax Optio W20 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Pentax Optio W20 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.
Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera Specifications
| General |
Model Number |
W20 |
| Camera Format |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured |
Yes |
| Street Price |
$291.13 |
| Price Update Date |
2006-09-21 |
| Tripod Mount |
Yes |
| Weight |
150 g
5.2 oz |
| Weight With Batteries? |
Yes |
| Size |
107 x 55 x 23 mm
4.2 x 2.2 x 0.9 in |
| Image Capture |
Image Resolution |
3072x2304, 2560x1920, 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200 |
| Movie Resolution |
640x480, 320x240 |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels) |
7.41 |
| 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/ tracking and face priority |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range |
40 cm to Infinity
16.3 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 - 60 cm
0.4 - 24.5 in |
| Max Aperture |
f/3.3 |
| Aperture Range Description |
f/3.3 (wide) / f/4.0 (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 |
6 |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual |
| Manual White Balance |
Yes |
| 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 w/ face recognition AE |
| Spot Metering |
No |
| Aperture Priority |
No |
| Shutter Priority |
No |
| Full Manual Exposure |
No |
| Self Timer |
2 or 10 |
| Flash |
Internal Flash |
Yes |
| No of Flash Modes |
6 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction, Soft flash |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters) |
5.0 |
| Flash Range Description |
ISO Auto: Wide: 0.98 ft - 16.4 ft (0.3m - 5m); 1.64 ft - 13.2 ft (0.5m - 4m) |
| Ext Flash |
No |
| Image Storage |
Usable Memory Types |
SD/MMC |
| Other Memory Types |
SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB) |
21.9 |
| 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 |
| Included Software |
Software S-SW58 (CD ROM) with ACDSee for PENTAX |
| OS Compatibility |
Windows, MacOS |
| Performance Timing |
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec) |
30.0 |
| Power |
Battery Form Factor |
Proprietary D-LI8 |
| Usable Battery Types |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included |
Proprietary D-LI8 Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included |
Yes |
| More Information |
Notes & Features |
Rated as JIS Class 8 waterproof to 1.5 meters, and JIS Class 5 dustproof. |
When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Pentax Optio W20 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Pentax Optio W20 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 W20 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Pentax Optio W20 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 W20 Power GripBefore you purchase, check to see what Pentax Optio W20 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Pentax Optio W20 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Pentax Optio W20 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Pentax Optio W20, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Pentax Optio W20 camera or Pentax Optio W20 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 W20 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 W20 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Pentax Optio W20 powergrip digital camera.
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