Pentax Optio S55 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

2.5" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 2560 x 1920 Image - 320 x 240 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 18443 See Product Details

Product Details of Pentax Optio S55 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

Description

With a giant 2.5 inch LCD monitor, a 3X zoom, and 5.0 effective megapixels, the digital Optio S55 is never daunting. Enjoy the simple operation of the handy mode dial to select from 6 still image shooting modes. Use the help mode to display function explanations for shooting and playback, and help reduce your instruction manual dependency. Add to these helpful features, a compact aluminum alloy design that ensures you will never sacrifice style with the Pentax Optio S55.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Megapixels: 5 Megapixel

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 3

Weight: 6.50

Summary

Product Title: Pentax Optio S55 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

Manufacturer: Pentax

Power Score: 3.5 | 2 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Effective Megapixels: 5 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 5.4 Megapixel

Lens Features

Camera Type: Compact Camera

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 3x

Digital Zoom: 2.6x

Max Aperture: 2.6 1/f

Focal Length: 0.23" to 0.69"

Storage

Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card

Installed Memory: 11 MB

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 320 x 240

Flash: Auto Flash

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out, 1 x DC Power In

Dimensions

Height: 2.30"

Width: 3.50"

Depth: 1.08"

Weight: 6.50 oz

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Sensitivity: Auto Manual: ISO 50 ISO100 ISO 200 ISO 400 Language: English French German Spanish Italian Russian Chinese Korean Japanese

Camera Modes: Picture Modes: Portrait Landscape Night scene Flower Self-portrait Surf Snow Sunset Museum Text Food Landscape Portrait Digital Filter: Capture: Black & White Sepia Red Green Blue Black & White + Red Black & White + Green Black & White + Blue 2 in 1 Panorama assist Playback: Black & White Sepia Red Green Blue Black & White + Red Black & White + Green Black & White + Blue Soft 5 kinds of Illustration 2 kinds of special effects Movie Mode: Shooting Time: from Approx. 1 sec. to memory card capacity Drive Modes: Single-shot Continuous Remote control Self-timer Exposure Modes: Auto select Portrait Landscape Night scene Movie Voice recording Digital effect Program Picture

Exposure Control: Program AE

Viewfinder Type: No

White Balance Modes: Auto: TTL Manual: Auto Daylight Shade Tungsten light Fluorescent

Product Series: S

Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 5 Groups

Autofocus Points: 5

Maximum Image Resolution: 2560 x 1920

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

Number of Batteries Support: 2

Battery Built-in: No

Battery Include: Yes

GPS: No

Longest Shutter Speed: 4 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second

PictBridge: Yes

HD Movie Mode: No

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Reviews on Pentax Optio S55 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

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  • 2.6
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

pentax optio s55

Pentax Optio S55 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.09 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #298 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 3.5
  Digitalcamerainfo.com - Aug 31, 2005

Pentax Optio S55 Digital Camera Review

In the compact Optio S55, Pentax has included a 1/2.5-inch 5.36 total megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35.6 - 107mm in 35mm format. Available online for as low as $212 (USD), the Optio S55 offers point-and-shoot consumers an economic, fairly nondescript alternative with some advanced features and some strong limitations. The camera is packaged in a stylized silver body and...

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