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Pentax Optio S45 - Digital Camera

Author Cliff Smith
Published 2nd Aug 2005
Manufacturer Pentax
Price £106.38 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £125.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 6 for Image Quality
Value Score 8 for Value
Overall Score 7 for Overall
Pentax Optio S45 - Digital Camera
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ManufacturerPentax
NameOptio S45
Image sensor1/2.5in, 4.0 MP effective
Max output resolution2304 x 1728
Other resolutions1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Zoom3x (optical), 2.6x (digital)
Optical focal length (35mm)5.8-17.4 mm (approx 35.6 to 107mm)
Maximum lens aperturef2.6-4.8
Shutter speeds1/2000 sec. to 4 sec
ISO ratingAuto/50/100/200/400
LCD screen2.5in TFT LCD, 115,000 pixels
ViewfinderN/A
Flash rangeApprox 4.9m
Flash modesAuto flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction
Exposure controlProgrammed AE, EV compensation
Exposure meteringTTL Multi segment, centre-weighted or spot metering
Exposure Compensation±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Manual
Auto-FocusTTL 5-Point Auto Focus, Spot AF
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance6cm
Recording ModesSingle, continuous
Image formatsJPEG, MPEG1
CompressionGood, Better, Best
Picture AdjustmentsContrast, saturation, sharpness
Video (max res/format)320 x 240 pixels with audio and 30fps
Movie LengthUpto card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital
Supplied Memory11MB internal, no card supplied
Batteries supplied2x AA alkaline
Recharger suppliedNo
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB 1.1/AV
AccessoriesWrist strap, Software CD, USB cable, mains cable, charger
Dimensions (W x H x D)89 (w) x 58.5 (h) x 27.5 (d) mm
Weight (Body Only)135g
SoftwarePentax Software S-SW32, ACDSee
Warranty12 Months

 

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