Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera
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Soaking. Freezing. Dropping.
Adventurous meets clumsy in the 12 megapixel, waterproof, coldproof and now shockproof Optio W80. Dunk it, freeze it, drop it, and it will keep coming back for more.
Product Features
- 12.1 Megapixels for detailed images that can be printed in large sizes.
- 5X internal optical zoom in a slim 1 inch body is equivalent to 28-140mm.
- Wide angle 28mm lens gives an expanded perspective to images, ideal for indoor, landscape, or group shots.
- 2.5 inch LCD monitor features anti-reflective coating, making it easy to view, even in bright sunlight.
- Waterproof design withstands depths up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video.
- Rugged Shockproof design protects against drops of 3.3 feet, ensuring the camera is protected from hard use and the occasional “spills’ on dry land.
- Coldproof design allows the camera to be used in sub-zero temperatures of -10° Celsius (14° Fahrenheit), ideal for cold weather activities such as skiing and snowmobiling.
- Widescreen, HD movie capture records resolutions up to 1280x720 pixels at full-speed 30 frames per second.
- Fast Face Detection technology sees up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, with Smile Capture and Blink Detection, for perfect portrait shots.
- Pixel Track Shake Reduction (SR) ensures sharp images in any lighting condition, without adding high ISO noise. Digital SR and Movie SR are also available.
- Close focusing, Super Macro mode brings out the details in even the smallest subjects as close as 1 cm.
PENTAX Auto Picture mode
PENTAX Auto Picture mode automatically selects from 8 shooting modes for the best picture in any situation.
Product Specs
| Megapixels | 12.1 megapixels |
| LCD Monitor | LCD screen: 2.5’ TFT color LCD w/ anti-reflective coating and brightness adjustment; LCD resolution: 230,000 dots; Wide angle viewable: Yes, approx 170° horizontal/vertical; Viewfinder: n/a |
| Power Source/Battery | Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI78; Recordable images: Approx 170; Playback time: Approx 180 min Movie recording time: Approx 65 min Audio recording time: Approx 230 min AC adapter available: YES (optional) |
| Zoom | 5X internal optical zoom in a slim 1 inch body is equivalent to 28-140mm. |
| Dimensions | 3.9” (W) x 2.2 ” (H) x 1.0 ” (D) |
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
Sensor |
Type: 1/2.3’ interline transfer CCD w/ primary color filter; Effective pixels: 12.1 MP; Total pixels: 12.39 MP Recorded resolutions Still: 12M (4:3 4000x3000, 3:2 4000x2672, 16:9 4000x2256), 7M (3072x2304), 5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480) Movie: 720p15/30 (1280x720), VGA15/30 (640x480), QVGA15/30 (320x240) |
Storage Media |
Internal memory: 33.7 MB Removable memory: SD, SDHC |
Focus System |
Type: TTL 9 point contrast detection autofocus with AF assist lamp; Focus modes: 9 point multi AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus; Manual focus: Yes; Macro focus: Yes, macro and super macro available; Focus lock: Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way; Focus range Normal: 1.64’ to infinity (over entire zoom range) Macro: 0.33-1.97’ (over entire zoom range) Super Macro: 0.03-0.98’ (1cm, at mid-zoom, set automatically) |
Lens |
Type/construction: PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 9 groups (5 aspherical elements); Optical zoom: 5X; Focal length (equiv.): 5-25mm (28-140mm); Digital zoom: 6.25X; Combined zoom: 31.3X; Intelligent zoom: Non-interpolated, approx 6.5X at 7M to 31.3X at VGA; Aperture: F3.5-5.5 |
Pentax Optio W80's Review
06/25/09
Camera manufacturers Pentax have announced they will be releasing a new digital camera, this digital camera is called the Pentax Optio W80, and is a direct competitor against Canon’s PowerShot D10. The Canon PowerShot D10 currently dominates the waterproof point-and-shoot camera market however Pentax hopes to change this.
A quick run-down of the camera shows it has a 12.1MP camera, a 5x optical zoom, and a wide-angle lens. There is also the functionality to record video at 720p at 30 frames per second and the phone has a 2.5 inch LCD display. Along with the above mentioned features it also has face recognition and shake reduction, allowing crisper photos to be taken.
In terms of robustness the camera is designed to withstand submersion in up to 16 feet of water, also it can withstand the extreme cold (up to -14 Degrees Celsius) and drops from around 1 metre. The camera is also resistant to dust. For a more in-depth review check out Engadget, the site also shows what colors it is available in.
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