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Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera

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  • Comfortable controls (16)
  • Easy setup (16)
  • Easy to use (14)
  • Bright lcd (12)
  • Great picture quality (12)
  • Quality construction (12)
  • Easy to keep clean (8)
  • Short lag time (4)
  • Fast shutter speed (2)
  • Good sized screen (2)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (5)
  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Battery is camera specifi (1)
  • Blur (1)
  • Hard to hold (1)
  • No cons found yet (1)
  • Nothing so far (1)
  • Poor battery life (1)
  • Rechargable battery only (1)
  • Screen gets dirty fast (1)

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  • Fun (20)
  • Travel (16)
  • Family photos (13)
  • Art (4)
  • Photojournalism (4)
  • Home (2)
  • Sports/action (2)
  • Close-ups (1)
  • Everyday (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
 
 
 

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Pentax Optio Z10 Camera, 8MP, 7X Optical Zoom, Black (19321) The PENTAX Optio Z10 is equipped with a 7X optical zoom lens. Designed with a refraction lens system so the lens never protrudes from the camera while zooming, the 7X optical zoom covers a broad range, from wide-angle to telephoto zoom, and offers an ultra high-magnification of up to approximately 35.7X when combined with digital zoom. This sleek, stylish digital camera also features 8.0 megapixels, Face Recognition, Shake Reduction and a sliding lens cover for extra protection that also operates the on/off camera setting. Pentax Optio Z10 Camera, 8MP, 7X Optical Zoom, Black (19321) Features: • 7x optical internal zoom in a compact body is equivalent to 38-266mm, perfect for bringing distant action closer • 8MP CCD for large, detailed prints • Face Recognition AF & AE (0.03sec detection time, up to 15 faces) for extremely fast, accurate portraits • Digital Shake Reduction â€" ISO to 3200 to freeze action even in dim lighting • 2.5", 230K pixel wide view IPS LCD monitor with 170 degree view • Lens cover that protects optical glass element • Digital Wide angle function is perfect for times when you need that extra field of view Pentax Optio Z10 Camera, 8MP, 7X Optical Zoom, Black (19321) Specifications: • Sensor: Type: 1/2.5" Interline Transfer CCD; Effective pixels - 8.0MP; Total pixels - 8.29MP; Recorded resolutions- Still: 8M (3264x2448), 5M (2592x1944), 4M (2304x1728), 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1024 (1024x768), VGA (640x480); Movie: VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240); • Flash: Type: Built-in, series-control, auto flash; Flash modes - Auto, on, off, redeye reduction; Effective range (auto ISO)- TBA • Storage Media: Internal memory - 52 MB; Removable memory- SD, SDHC • Interfaces: Ports - USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV, DC input; Video out- NTSC, PAL; Printer interfaces - PictBridge • Power source - D-LI72 rechargeable Li-Ion battery; Recordable images- approx TBA; Playback time - approx TBA min; AC adapter available: Optional • Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter w/ CCD electronic shutter; Shutter speed- 1/1440 to 4 sec

Specification Description
Model 19321, 19321-, OPTIO-Z10, OPTIOZ10
UPC 027075130647
adjustable auto date/time  Yes
Audio Recording Yes
Auto Focus 9-point autofocus
Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
AVI Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits 7x internal optical zoom lens lets you capture high quality images from a distance8.0-megapixel CCD assures high resolution images wi
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Camera Flash Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity 700
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Connections USB 2.0Video outPictBridge
Continuous Burst or Capture Mode  Yes
Country Of Origin Indonesia
date/time insert Yes
Description Header Just point and shoot.
Digital Video Format API
Digital Zoom 5.1
Display Catalog Number 55032737
Display Form Factor Built-in
Display Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish & more
Display Size 2.5 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution 8000000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Modes TTL; Multi-segment; Center weighted; Spot
Flash Modes Auto, on, off, redeye reduction
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38-266mm
High-speed shutter Yes
Included in the Box Optio Z10 cameraUSB cableAV cableRechargeable Li-ion battery D-LI72Battery charge cradle D-BC72(A)
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens Aperture f/3.5-5.4
Lens System Type PENTAX zoom lens
Light Sensitivity Auto: adjustable, default 64-400 (up to 3200 in Digital SR Mode) Manual: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
MAC Operating System Support MacOS® 9.2, X (10.1 or later)
Macro Focus Range 0.26 cm
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 19321
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution 230000
Max Shutter Speed 1/1440 to 4 sec
Megapixel Range 8+MP
Min Focus Range 6.3 inches
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model 19321
MPEG Yes
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Size 0.4 inches
Optical Sensor Type 1/2.5 Interline Transfer CCD
Optical Zoom 7
PC Operating System Support Windows® ME/2000/XP/Vista®
PictBridge-enabled Yes
Power Device Li-ion battery pack
Product Depth 1
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.3
Product Type Point & shoot
Product Width 3.7
Rechargeable Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Resolution 7990272 Megapixels
Self Timer Yes
Shooting Programs Mode selection - Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Movie, Voice Recording, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digit
Size Specialty
Sound Output Mode wav
Special Effects Green simplified mode, face recognition available up to 15 faces, 0.03s recognition time, in Portrait, Natural Skin Tone, and Kids modes; P/A/S/M/B -
Still Image Format JPG
Supported Flash Memory SD, SDHC
Supported Languages English
Total Pixels 8290000 Pixels
Type 2.5 TFT Color LCD
Video Capture Movie mode VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240)
Voltage 3.7
Voltage UOM Volts
White Balance Presets Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent

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★★★★★
5.0
My Fuji fell in the beer bag -golfing

"Great size for all its capabilities.The shutter release button is in a precarious position.It is easy to accidentally release when making adjustments.Its new i'm sure I will get the knack of it...." Read Full Review »

Nov 27, 2007 by Thom

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2.0
not so great

"not a smart buy ... i dont recomend to anyone..." Read Full Review »

Oct 07, 2009 by kat ovallas

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Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

My Fuji fell in the beer bag -golfing

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • 7 x optical zoom
  • Bright LCD
  • Easy Setup
  • Short Lag Time

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
  • Wildlife shots
 

"Great size for all its capabilities.The shutter release button is in a precarious position.It is easy to accidentally release when making adjustments.Its new i'm sure I will get the knack of it. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 27 2007
Thom
Wixom MI.
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Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

So nice I bought it twice!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This replaced an earlier purchase of a Z10 that I managed to destroy in an embarrassing way with the same model. I looked at a few others but no other camera in this size range has the same long zoom while maintaining the slender body. I enjoy the added focal length because I often find myself at a …"  Read Full Review »

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Dec 18 2008
Masschine
North Eastern New Jersey
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Excellent missing auto smile shutter!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Short Lag Time
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • No cons found yet

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This is my fourth digital camra. I always look into flexibility in a small pacage. This Optio seems to have it all from 7x optical zoom to quick start - just slide the cover. Only feature missing is smile shutter that Sony has on their top of the line DST200 - hey for [$] less I can try to find the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 22 2007
Braineo
Atlanta, GA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Excellent pocket sized camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Easy Setup
  • Short Lag Time

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"This camera has a 7x optical zoom that allows one to bring in distant shots very easily. I was able to capture shots at Wimbledon very easily. It is easy to use the most common settings - like turning the flash on or off. The fill flash is a bit weak, but if you switch to the program mode, one can m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2008
unoman
Chicago. IL
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Pentax PENTAX® Optio Z10 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Great Little Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • Battery is camera specifi

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
 

"I got camera just before Christmas. Have taken over 200 pictures. I do like the lens cover design makes the camera easy and fast to turn off/on. This may be the only draw back when you put the camera in your pocket you can turn the camera on if you are not careful. Other than that it has been a "Gre …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 31 2008
Bill
Pensacola Florida
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  • Casual Photographer
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