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The Optio W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series of cameras that are capable of underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. The waterproof design of the Optio W20 meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth of up to five feet.
Specifications More information : Announced 07-Aug-06 Release Status Max resolution : 3072 x 2304 Low resolution : 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h : 4:3 Effective pixels : 7.1 million Sensor photo detectors : 7.4 million Sensor size : 1/2.5 " Sensor type : CCD Colour filter array : RGB Sensor manufacturer : Unknown ISO rating : Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, (800 candle mode) Zoom wide (W) : 38 mm Zoom tele (T) : 114 mm (3 x) Digital zoom : Yes, 4 x Image stabilization : No Auto Focus : Yes Manual Focus : Yes Auto focus type : TTL Normal focus range : 40 cm Macro focus range : 1 cm White balance override : 5 positions, plus manual one-touch Aperture range : F3.3 - F4.0 / ?? Min shutter : 4 sec Max shutter : 1/2000 sec Built-in Flash : Yes Flash guide no. : 3.6 m (11.8 ft) 6 m External flash : No Flash modes : Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Exposure compensation : -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Metering : Multi-segment Aperture priority : No Shutter priority : No Focal length multiplier Lens thread : No Continuous Drive : Yes Movie Clips : Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 30/15 fps Remote control : No Tripod mount : Yes Self-timer : Yes Timelapse recording : No Orientation sensor : No Storage types : SD/MMC card + Internal Storage included : 21.9 MB Internal Uncompressed format : No Compressed format : JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Quality Levels : Normal, Fine, Superfine Viewfinder : No LCD : 2.5 " LCD Pixels : 115,000 Video out : Yes USB : Yes Firewire (IEEE 1394) : No Battery / Charger : Yes Battery : Lithium-Ion rechargeable Weight (inc. batteries) : 150 g (5.3 oz) Dimensions : 107 x 55 x 23 mm (4.2 x 2.2 x 0.9 in) Notes : Water Resistant (JIS class 8); 1.5 m for 30 mins Reviewhe Optio W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series of cameras that are waterproofed for underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. This model features a new Blur Reduction mode, which allows you take sharper photos without camera shake or subject blurring even of low-light scenes or fast-moving subjects, and an upgrade to a 7.0-effective-megapixel. All told, this camera boasts better image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle package. http://www.dpreview.com/ |