Pentax Unveils Optio W10 Digital Photo Camera

Pentax Unveils Optio W10 Digital Photo Camera
The PENTAX Optio W10 sets the latest PENTAX standard for waterproof digital with 6.0 megapixels and a reflection-free LCD that offers optimal viewing in outdoor settings.





Pentax Unveils W10 Digital Photo Camera
PENTAX Optio W10 specifications:
  • Type –Compact-type digital still camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash, JIS Class 8 waterproof 1.5m, 30 minutes
    Effective Pixels: 6.0 megapixels
  • Image Capture Device:
    Type - 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter
    Total Pixels – 6.18 megapixels
    Color Depth - 12 bit x 3 colors
  • Recorded Pixels
    Still: 2816x2112 pixels, 2560x1920 pixels, 2304x1728 pixels, 2048x1536 pixels, 1600x1200 pixels, 1024x768 pixels, 640x480 pixels
    Movie: 640x480 pixels, 320x240 pixels
  • Focus System:
    Type - TTL contrast detection autofocus system
    Autofocus - 9 point AF, Spot AF, Manual, Tracking AF
  • Focusing Range:
    Autofocus: Normal (1.31 ft (0.4m) to Infinity); Macro (0.4 inches (0.01m) to 2.0 ft (0.6m))
    Manual Focus: 0.4 inches (0.01m) to Infinity
  • Lens:
    Type - PENTAX power zoom
    Focal Length – 6.3mm – 18.9mm
    35mm Equivalent - 38mm - 114mm
    Aperture Range – F3.3 - F4
    Construction - 11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical elements)
    Optical Zoom - 3X Digital Zoom - 4X Combined - 12X


The Optio W10 will ship in March for under $300.00. Third in the PENTAX waterproof digital line-up, the Optio W10 features JIS Class 8 Waterproof and JIS Class 5 dustproof ratings.

Source: press release

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