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Pentax Optio S6

Author Cliff Smith
Published 21st Feb 2006
Manufacturer Pentax
Price £191.49 (Exc VAT)
as reviewed £225.00 (Inc VAT)
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Features Score 8 for Features
Image Quality Score 9 for Image Quality
Value Score 9 for Value
Overall Score 9 for Overall
Pentax Optio S6
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ManufacturerPentax
NameOptio S6
Image sensor1/2.5" interline transfer CCD with primary colour filter, 6.36 megapixel, 6.0 megapixel (effective)
Max output resolution2816 x 2112
Other resolutions2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Zoom3x optical, 4x digital
Optical focal length (35mm)6.2 - 18.6mm (37mm - 112.5mm)
Maximum lens aperturef2.7 - 5.2
Shutter speeds4 sec. to 1/2,000 sec.
ISO ratingAuto/64/100/200/400
LCD screen2.5" TFT LCD, 232,000 pixels
ViewfinderN/A
Flash range0.15m - 5.1m (w) 0.4m - 2.7m (t)
Flash modesAuto flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction
Exposure controlProgram Auto, Night scene, Panorama assist, 10 Picture Modes
Exposure meteringTTL Multi segment, centre-weighted or spot metering
Exposure Compensation± 2 Ev with 1/3 Ev step
White balance modesAutomatic, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent and Manual
Auto-FocusWide, spot, tracking
Manual focusYes
Macro focus distance15 cm
Recording ModesSingle, Continuous, Movie
Image formatsJPEG (Exif Ver 2.2), DivX, WAV
CompressionEconomy, Normal, Fine
Picture AdjustmentsColour filters applied post-shot
Video (max res/format)640 x 480, 30fps with sound.
Movie LengthUp to card capacity
Self-timer10 seconds/2 seconds
Memory card slotSecure Digital (SD)
Supplied MemoryNone (23MB internal)
Batteries suppliedD-LI8 710mAh Li-ion battery
Recharger suppliedYes
A/V outputPAL and NTSC
PortsUSB/AV/DC in
AccessoriesCharger cradle, audio/video cable, USB cable, strap
Dimensions (W x H x D)86 (W) x 54 (H) x 19 (D) mm
Weight (Body Only)120g
SoftwareACDSee for PENTAX Image viewing software
Warranty24 Months

 

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