Pentax Optio X70 Review

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Pentax Optio X70

Pentax Optio X70

Pentax Optio X70

Pentax Optio X70

Pentax Optio X70

Pentax Optio X70



Pentax Optio X70 Major Features:


  • 12 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.3' CCD Image Sensor
  • 24x 4.6-110.4mm F2.8-5.0 optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent: 26-624mm)
  • Dual Image Stabilization, Mechanical SR (Sensor Shift) + Digital SR (High ISO)
  • 2.7' TFT color LCD with 230,000 pixels of resolution
  • EVF (Electronic ViewFinder) with 200,000 pixels of resolution
  • 9-point TTL contrast detection autofocus
  • Shooting Modes: Auto Picture, Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, 22 scene modes, and User/Custom
  • Movie Modes: 1280x720 (15fps), 848x480 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps)
  • Advanced Face Recognition technology automatically recognizes and quickly captures up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds
  • Smile Capture and Blink Detection
  • TTL Multi-segment, Center weighted, Spot
  • Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
  • 1/1000 to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode)
  • 33.6 MB of Internal memory + SD/SDHC exansion slot
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-L192
  • USB 2.0 connectivity for PC and Mac
  • PictBridge compatible

The Pentax Optio X70 is available now with an MSRP of US$399.95.


Included Accessories:

  • Software CD-ROM S-SW87
  • USB Cable I-USB7
  • AV Cable I-AVC7
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI92
  • Battery Charge Cradle D-BC92(A)
  • AC Plug Cord
  • Strap O-ST92
  • Lens Cap 0-LC92




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