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Pentax Optio Z10 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

2.5" LCD - 7x Optical Zoom - 3264 x 2448 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 19321 See Product Details

Product Details of Pentax Optio Z10 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

Description

With a 7X optical zoom, you'll get closer than ever! The Pentax Optio Z10 is equipped with a 7x optical zoom lens. Designed with a refraction lens system so the lens never protrudes from the camera while zooming, the 7x optical zoom covers a broad range, from wide-angle to telephoto zoom, and offers an ultra high-magnification of up to approximately 35.7x when combined with digital zoom. This sleek, stylish digital camera also features 8.0 Megapixels, Face Recognition, Shake Reduction and a sliding lens cover for extra protection that also operates the on/off camera setting.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Megapixels: 8 Megapixel

Image Stabilization: Electronic

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 7

Weight: 4.6

Summary

Product Title: Pentax Optio Z10 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

Manufacturer: Pentax

Power Score: 3.8 | 10 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Effective Megapixels: 8 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 8.3 Megapixel

Lens Features

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 7x

Digital Zoom: 5.1x

Max Aperture: 2.8 1/f

Focal Length: 0.25" to 1.74"

Storage

Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card

Installed Memory: 52 MB

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Image Stabilization: Electronic

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480

Flash: Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Flash ON, Flash OFF

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In, 1 x Docking Station

Dimensions

Height: 2.30"

Width: 3.70"

Depth: 1"

Weight: 4.6 oz

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto - Adjustable, default 64 - 400 (up to 3200 in Digital SR Mode) ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Language Support: English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Auto Picture Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Natural Skin Tone Portrait Surf & Snow Sport Digital SR Kids Pet Food Frame Composite Digital Wide Angle (5M) Drive Modes: One Shot Continuous Self timer Remote control (optional)

Viewfinder Type: No

Product Series: Z

Lens Construction: 12 Elements in 9 Groups

Autofocus Type: Passive

Maximum Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Include: Yes

GPS: No

Longest Shutter Speed: 4 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/1440 Second

PictBridge: Yes

HD Movie Mode: No

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Reviews on Pentax Optio Z10 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

  • 4
  By member: jakssblack - May 5, 2008

camera is ok

Strengths: very nice design and the lack of protruding lens is quite nice. quick start up time.

Weakness: not as small as my older cameras that could fit in a tin. pictures are a little slow to save if you want to take more quickly. the remote control that i could use on my older cameras does not work.

overall very nice looking but not for power users, the pics are alright with the standard setting, for better pics you just need to tweek it until you find the best settings. cant complain about the price with the included rebate. i do wish it had the focus light that previous models had, it helps when taking pictures in dark environments but so far i have not had a single blurry picture.

  • 4
  By member: histamine - Apr 6, 2008

worth the money you paid

Strengths: 7x Optical, 8 MP, price below $200.

Weakness: space to improve in build quality

This is a nice camera to have with good optical zoom and high resolution. The lens is OK comparable to other point-and-shoot cameras. It performs better in outdoors than indoors. I found that you need to manually change ISO to 100 or so to improve the quality of image. My main complain is the build quality. It does not look like a Japanese-build one. In addition, it could have more choices of...

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  • 4
  By member: AnnDigregorio - Dec 13, 2007

I have been waiting for a camera like this. It is...

Strengths: 7X optical zoom in a small camera

Weakness: So far I have not found any weaknesses in this camera.

I do a lot of traveling and found most digital camera do not have the opt zoom needed to capture those wonderful sights in Europe. With the Pentax optio Z10 it has the powder of a 35mm camera yet it is compact for traveling and it fits perfectly in my purse.

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  • 3.5
  cnet.com - Dec 11, 2007

Pentax Optio Z10 (Black)

THE GOOD: The Pentax has a 7x optical zoom lens; cute sliding lens cover design. THE BAD: Slow between shots; no optical or sensor-shift image stabilization. THE BOTTOM LINE: Pentaxs Optio Z10 isnt quite as nice as the companys Optio S10, but its attractive price helps make up for its quirks and modest feature set.

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 21, 2009

Best Ultra-zoom Digital Camera with Price Under $150

Image is Good according to 13 Digital Camera experts. -- "Colors look accurate"-reviews.cnet.com -- "Pentax does a good job of keeping noise minimal up to ISO 400"-reviews.cnet.com -- "images captured through ISO 800 still looked very good."-popphoto.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Optics, Interface, Battery, etc.

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  • 3.2
  testseek.com - May 7, 2008

Pentax Optio Z10

Testseek.com has collected 31 expert reviews for Pentax Optio Z10 and the average expert rating is 65 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 3.5
  Imaging Resource - Apr 23, 2008

Pentax Optio Z10 Review

The Pentax Optio Z10 shoehorns a 7x optical zoom into a pocket digital camera that remains fairly light, despite the thick profile. A sliding door protects the lens from damage; though because it's a folded optic, the Pentax PZ10's lens stays inside the camera regardless of the focal length. A 2.5-inch LCD, an 8-megapixel sensor, and a high ISO of 3,200 round out the Pentax PZ10's basics. Face...

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  • 3.0
  cameralabs.com - Jan 22, 2008

Camera Labs – Pentax Optio Z10 review

Viewed in isolation, the Z10 is a fair compact with a bigger than average zoom, and a non-extending lens which unusually can be used while filming a video. But the lack of optical or sensor-shift stabilisation is pretty unforgivable in this day and age – especially for a 7x zoom model – and the fact you can get so much more at little extra cost from the competition makes it ultimately hard to...

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  • 3.5
  photographyblog.com - Nov 19, 2007

Pentax Optio Z10 Review

The new Pentax Optio Z10 is a compact digital camera with a 7x optical zoom lens, something of a departure for a company who typically produce compacts with 3x zooms. About the same size as a pack of playing cards and weighing less than 150g, the diminutive Pentax Z10 squeezes in a 38-266mm lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 8 megapixel sensor. Also featuring a sliding lens cover, Face Recognition,...

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  • 3.0
  laptopmag.com - Nov 30, -0001

Pentax Optio Z10

This sleek camera offers a big zoom on the cheap.

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