Pentax announces Optio S60
By
Mike Tomkins
(Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 16:32 EDT)
Pentax USA has introduced a new release slated to ship this October, in the form of the Optio S60 digital camera.
The S60 features what looks to be the same body, lens and feature set as the existing Optio S45 and S55 models, but with two notable changes. The image sensor has been updated from the four and five megapixel CCDs of the earlier cameras, to a six megapixel type. A related change is that the ISO sensitivity ratings have been changed from the old models, and are now 80, 160, 320 and 400 (the highest sensitivity remaining the same). The Pentax Optio S60 will arrive in October with pricing for the US market set at under $300. | Pentax Optio S60 | | General | | Camera Type | Compact | | Manufacturer | Pentax | | Model Number | S60 | | Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.3 x 1.1"
89.0 x 58.5 x 27.5mm | | Weight | 180.0 g
6.3 oz | | Planned Price | $299.00 | | Planned Availability | Jan 2005 | | Image Capture | | Sensor Type | 1/2.5" CCD
6.36 megapixels (total)
6.00 megapixels (effective) | | Filter Type | RGBG | | Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | | Image Dimensions | 2816 x 2112 (5.9 megapixels)
2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels)
2304 x 1728 (4.0 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
1024 x 768 (0.8 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels) | | Image Quality | 4 levels | | Image Preview / Review | | Viewfinder | No | | LCD | 2.5", 115,000 pixels
100% field of view | | Playback Zoom | 12.0x max | | Lens | | Lens Type | smc PENTAX power zoom
3x optical zoom | | Image Stabilization | No | | Focal Length | 5.8 - 17.4mm (actual)
35 - 107mm (35mm equivalent) | | Aperture Range | f/2.6 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - f/??? | | Focusing System | 5-point TTL Contrast Detection
Manual Focus possible (0) steps | | Focusing Range | Normal: 16" - infinity (40 cm - infinity)
Macro: 2.4" - 20" (6 cm - 50 cm) | | Exposure | | ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80, 160, 320, 400 | | Shutter Speed | 4 - 1/2000 second | | Exposure Modes | Program | | Metering Modes | Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot | | Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments | | White Balance | Image Sensor - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual, Manual | | Internal Flash | Modes: Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction
Range: Approx. 0.65 ft -16 ft (0.2m - 4.9m) (wide); Approx. 0.65 ft -9.2 ft (0.2m - 2.8m) (tele) at ISO 400 | | Creative | | Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Movie | | Digital Zoom | 2.6x | | Time Lapse | No | | Movie Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) with audio
320x240
Max. frame-rate: 30 frames per second | | Storage | | Recording Medium | SD/MMC, Built-in | | File System | Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) | | File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | | Connectivity | | Video | Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable | | Computer | USB 1.1 | | Other | DC In | | Power | | Battery Type | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | | Battery Form Factor | 2 x AA or 1 x CR-V3 | | Product Bundle | | Flash Memory | 11.0MB built-in memory | | Other | | Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant | Yes | | PictBridge Compliant | Yes | | Internal Microphone | Yes | | Operating System Compatibility | Windows, MacOS | | |
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Original Source Press Release:
| MORE HELPFUL DIGITAL FROM PENTAX IMAGING COMPANY PENTAX announced today another 6.0 megapixel digital camera that is an excellent choice for new digital users. The PENTAX Optio S60 digital camera emphasizes easy and enjoyable digital photography with helpful features including a handy Simple mode that allows users to concentrate on the subject while the Optio S60 selects the optimal settings automatically. In addition to a 3X optical zoom, the Optio S60 also features a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor and an optical, actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment that enables easier operation especially for users with limited eyesight. The Optio S60 also is compatible with AA batteries to make it a great choice for traveling. The Optio S60 will be available in October 2005 for under $300 US.
PENTAX Imaging Company is an innovative leader in the production of digital and film cameras, sport optics, lenses, mobile printers, scanners and internet cameras. For more than 80 years, PENTAX technology has developed durable, reliable products that meet the needs of consumers and businesses. PENTAX Imaging Company is a division of PENTAX of America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PENTAX Corporation of Japan.
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