2.5" LCD - 3x Optical Zoom - 3072 x 2304 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 19271 See Product Details
Description
Now you can take your digital camera with you nearly anywhere, anytime, always. Waterproof rated to 10 feet for up to 2 hours, it should survive the beach, the pool, snow skiing, the crowded purse, or the grandchildren. The advanced 7.1 megapixel CCD with Digital Shake Reduction, Face Recognition auto-focus/auto-exposure, internal zoom 3x optical zoom, and DVD-Like video at 30 frames-per-second, offer amazing picture and movie image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle camera.
Quick Glance
Memory Type: Secure Digital (SD) Card
LCD Screen Size: 2.5"
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Megapixels: 7.1 Megapixel
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3
Weight: 5.60
Summary
Product Title: Pentax Optio W30 7.1 Megapixel Compact Camera
Manufacturer: Pentax
Power Score: 3.8 | 10 Reviews
Image Processor
Image Sensor: CCD
Effective Megapixels: 7.1 Megapixel
Total Pixels: 7.4 Megapixel
Lens Features
Camera Type: Compact Camera
Lens Mount: Fixed
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Max Aperture: 3.3 1/f
Focal Length: 0.25" to 0.74"
Storage
Memory Card Support: Secure Digital (SD) Card
Installed Memory: 21.9 MB
Other Features
LCD Screen Size: 2.5"
Image Stabilization: Electronic
Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480
Flash: Auto Flash
Interface Connection: 1 x Proprietary, 1 x DC Power In
Dimensions
Height: 2.10"
Width: 4.20"
Depth: 0.93"
Weight: 5.60 oz
Reference
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Movie recording with sound Multi-Connector: USB AV Out Image Stabilization: Still: Digital SR Mode (ISO 3200) Movie: Movie SR Mode Sensitivity: Auto: 64-400 (up to 3200 in Digital SR Mode and Report Mode) ISO 64 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Language Support: English French German Spanish Portuguese Italian Dutch Danish Swedish Finnish Polish Czech Hungarian Turkish Russian Thai Korean Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese
Camera Modes: Shooting Modes: Auto Picture Program Night Scene Movie Voice Recording Landscape Flower Portrait Underwater Underwater Movie Digital SR Surf & Snow Sport Pet Frame Composite (3MP) Synchronous Sound Record Kids Soft Self-portrait Fireworks Food Text Museum Neutral Skin Tone Report Selection Modes: One shot Self timer Continuous (standard and high speed) Interval shooting Digital Filters (playback): Black & White Sepia Color filter (6 colors) Color extraction (Black & White with red/green/blue) Soft
Viewfinder Type: No
Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups
Autofocus Type: Passive
Maximum Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304
Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps
Battery Built-in: No
Battery Include: Yes
Longest Shutter Speed: 4 Second
Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second
PictBridge: Yes
HD Movie Mode: No
Strengths: Underwater capability. High ISO. Fairly good pictures, strong flash.
Weakness: Good exposure, but grainy pictures indoor because of high ISO, UNLESS flash is used.
I bought this camera because of the waterproof capability, although I have yet to take it on my cruise to test the underwater performance while snorkeling. From the few times I have used it, the pictures seem to be very good if there is enough light. It is nice that it has the higher ISO so that you can take pictures without the flash, but it seems to make the pictures too grainy if there is...
Strengths: Product is great for outdoor use, wonderful detail in the pictures, and nice underwater performance
Weakness: Video uses Quicktime-MOV files, which is good (potentially), but it's a bit grainy, and the compression is not great.
The Optio W30 is a good investment for a basic point-and-shoot camera with the waterproof feature. But it isn't for the professional photographer that wants some of the other advancements you'll find in a straightforward digital.
Strengths: Seals on seams and chambers allow this cam to get wet & work underwater WITH SOUND. Extra "skins" shock resistance. Internal zoom safer than protruding types. SDHC. 30fps movie speed. Focus @ 1".
Weakness: Limited colors. Compact size is awkward if you have big hands. A bit pricey for 7MP unless you value "waterproof."
Pentax is known for their quality pics at affordable prices. I used to have a 35mm and loved it. I no longer worry about water splashing the camera when the kids and I take pics at the beach, pool, Disney, Busch Gardens, etc. Now I can even take a pic while a flume ride hurls thousands of gallons into us standing on a bridge at Busch Gardens. I suggest that the shock/waterproof features...
Strengths: waterproof, small size, 7.1MP
Weakness: a lot of noise at high ISO, above 1600 ISO is not usable large movie files
I had another great camera, Canon powershot pro1 which has L-lens, manual focusing and lots of near DSLR options. Sadly I never felt safe to use it: I live by the beach. Any beautiful moment worth taking picture of is mixed with sand and sea water. Eventually I sold the old one and got the waterproof Pentax Optio W30. The expectation wasn't high: Canon powershot pro1 was a $600 DC, and I paid...
Strengths: Water-proof, battery life
Weakness: Slow auto-focus, bulky, non-flash photo, focus and zoom noise on movie mode
Compare to my Optio W10, this camera only upgraded the water depth and extended submerging time. Otherwise, it still has the same weakness. On the contrary, the auto-focus is slower than the W10.
Strengths: Waterproof, durable, fixed lens, compact & ease of operation
Weakness: Not many, if you want more camera buy an SLR.
Reliable camera, compact lightweight durable metal case, fixed lens(no mechanicals to foul, good closures on hatches, great battery life even at very cold temps, easy, logical menus, fast boot up, quick recycle times, with a high speed card camera has very fast high speed shutter shooting about 8 pics before a full buffer. Great for action photography. Large screen viewable in all but the...
Image is Average according to 9 Digital Camera experts. -- "Color rendition was good."-digitalcamerareview.com -- "Underwater images came out sharp and satisfying in Auto or Program picture mode, with good color balance"-popphoto.com -- "versatile image capturing device"-digitalcamerareview.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Optics, Interface, Battery, etc.
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The Pentax Optio W30 digital camera is waterproof, dustproof and sandproof, making it an ideal companion for the family beach holiday, where no doubt it will be dropped in the sea and the sand. To put the Pentax W30 to the test, I spent an afternoon on-board a RNLI lifeboat, speeding along the south coast of England at 25 knots and getting thoroughly soaked. Find out if the W30 managed to survive...
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Optio W30 Waterproof Camera
Strengths: Waterproof, Compact
Weakness: Pictures aren't the greatest; NO VIEWFINDEWR!
Bought it to use on our cruise, takes average/above average pics as a regular camera, compact enough to take anywhere, not too small to "shake" when depressing shutter. Underwater pics were good, and yes it is waterproof, but it is hard to see what you are taking picture of without a viewfinder...especially with a snorkelling mask. I have to quafify this as the water where we were was not the...
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