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Pentax Optio WP - Waterproof Digital Camera

Author Jay Werfalli
Published 1st Apr 2005
Manufacturer Pentax
Supplier Berridge Online
Price £163.40 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £192.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 9 for Features
Image Quality Score 8 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Pentax Optio WP - Waterproof Digital Camera
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ManufacturerPentax
NameOptio WP
Image sensor1/2.5in CCD with 5.19 million pixels (5.0 effective)
Max output resolution2,560 x 1,920
Other resolutions2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Zoom3x (optical), 4X (digital)
Optical focal length (35mm)6.3 - 18.9 mm (38 - 114mm)
Maximum lens aperturef/3.3 - f/4
Shutter speeds4 sec - 1/2000 sec
ISO ratingAuto/50/100/200/400
LCD screen2.0in, 85K pixels
ViewfinderNo
Flash range0.13m to 2.5m (wide), 0.5 to 2.0m (tele)
Flash modesAuto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Slow shutter sync (only in Night mode), Flash on, Flash off, Soft
Exposure controlGreen mode, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Panorama Assist, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Surf and Snow, Sport, Synchro Sound Record, Pet Candlelight, Soft, Fireworks, Self-Portrait, Natural Skin Tone, Food, Museum.
Exposure meteringMulti-segment.
Exposure Compensation± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom
Auto-Focus9-point (multiple/spot), Single-shot AF, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity Tracking (in Sport and Pet mode)
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance1cm (wide)
Recording OptionsSingle, Continuous (Normal, High-Speed).
Digital FiltersMonochrome, Sepia, Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Soft, Brightness
Playback OptionsSingle/9 frame preview, 8x enlargement, folders, rotate, slideshow, movie editing (single frame, divide, stitch) live histogram, trimming, resize, framing, red-eye compensation, image recovery.
Image formatsJPEG, DCF2.0 compliant, DPOF (ver. 1.1), Exif 2.2, PictBridge
CompressionGood, Better, Best
Picture AdjustmentsSharpness, Contrast, Saturation
Video (max res/format)320 x 240, 30 or 15fps, MOV Motion JPEG with audio (zooming is possible)
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds/2 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital
Supplied Memory64MB, 10.5MB internal
Batteries suppliedRechargeable lithium-ion (D-LI8)
Recharger suppliedYes
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB 1.1, PC/AV terminal, DC input (AC adapter optional)
AccessoriesWrist strap, Software CD
Dimensions (W x H x D)102 x 51 x 22 mm
Weight (incl battery and SD card)135g
SoftwareACDSee, Quicktime
Warranty12 Months
WaterproofJIS Class 8 (IPX8) - Continuous underwater shooting for 30mins, at depth of 1.5min.

 

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