Pentax has announced the availability of the Optio P80 and E80 wallet-friendly compact digital cameras. The Optio P80 features a 12.1 Megapixel sensor, a 4X PENTAX wide angle zoom lens with 27.5 wide angle, a 2.7-inch LCD display, PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology, Face Detection, Smile Capture and ISO up to 6400. Available in three fashionable colors including Black, Pearl, and Mint, this camera is able to record 720p HD video at 30fps. On the other hand, the Pentax Optio E80 is an entry-level camera with 10 Megapixel CCD, a 3X optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, ISO up to 6400, and Face Detection. The camera is capable of recording 720p HD video at 15fps. The Pentax Optio P80 and E80 will be released in September 2009 for $199.95 and $129.95, respectively. More
Pentax will release its rugged point-and-shoot camera next month. Known as the Optio W80, the camera is waterproof up to 16 feet underwater, works in 14 degree weather, and will survive drops from 3.3 feet. Available in Cardinal Red, Azure Blue and Gunmetal Gray, the Pentax Optio W80 will be released in July for $300 each. Pentax also provides a custom designed clear protective skin for $16.95 along with a comfortable floating wrist strap for $19.95. [Gizmodo via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax will release K-7 in the Japanese market in the end of June this year. It is a lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera that has a wide array of advanced functions and user-friendly features. The K-7 features a 14.6 effective megapixels, a high-speed movie data transmission, and a newly developed PRIME (PENTAX Real Image Engine) II that provides greater data-processing speed and produces better-quality images with richer gradation and more accurate color rendition. The Pentax K-7 DSLR will be available for around 130,000($1,371) Yen and 140,000 Yen($1,477). [AVING via Digital Camera Blog]
If you plan to buy a new 10-megapixel digicam this week, then you can choose the Pentax Optio E75. The camera has a 3x optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD display at 230k resolution, and an automatic scene modes. This new digicam comes with an ISO range of 80 to 1600, Face Detection, Face-priority and Automatic Smile Detection modes. The Pentax Optio E75 will be powered by two AA batteries and retails for €120 ($160) in Europe. [Engadget via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax has released the Pentax K20D Titanium Limited Edition that features a 2.8-inch LCD screen, image stabilization and dust proofing. The original version of the Pentax K20D is available for $700, meanwhile the limited edition Titanium version costs a whopping $1199. The 14.6MP DSLR will be available in Japan at the end of April 2009. Only 1000 units will be available for purchase. [Newlaunches via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax will introduce their latest digital cameras at CES 2009. One of them is the Optio P70 12MP digicam with a 4x optical zoom (equivalent 28-112 mm), ISO sensitivity up to 6400, 2.7 inch TFT LCD screen and has a 720P video mode at 15 fps. The cool factor for the Optio P70 is the Face Recognition that can track up to 32 faces in 0.03 second. The Pentax Optio P70 will be available in February 2009 for $199.95. Measuring 3.8 inch x 2.1 inch x 0.8 inch and weighing 4.4 oz, the camera supports SD, SDHC with 33.7MB internal memory and uses Li-ion battery D-LI88. [dpreview via Digital Camera Blog]
The Pentax K2000 DSLR camera is now available in a limited edition white that resembles the black-and-white cookie style. This delicious camera goes on sale in February 2009 for about $800. The lenses included with this Pentax K2000 system are the white versions of a newer series introduced with the DA L designation. Stay tuned for more updates. We will keep you posted. [Press Release via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax has announced its new digital camera, the Pentax Optio E60. Powered by two AA batteries – either alkaline or lithium disposables, or NiMH rechargeables, this new digital camera will feature a 10 megapixel CCD image sensor with a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.4-inch LCD display, compact body(1.0″ / 25mm thick) design, Face Recognition and High Sensitivity Digital Shake Reduction. Available from October 2008 for a retail price of $140. [Pentax via The Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax is ready to release its Optio W60 compact digital camera in Japan. This waterproof digicam can survive underwater within 4 meters for 2 hours. Available in ocean blue and silver, the 10MP camera comes with 5x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch LCD, supports up to ISO 1600 and HD video recording. It is expected to be available on June 27th, 2008 for around Yen 40,000. [AVING via Digital Camera Blog]
Pentax has recently unveiled its new waterproof digital camera, the Optio W60, that comes with a 10MP sensor, 5x optical zoom, and a 28mm wide-angle lens. The W60 has a sensitivity for up to ISO 6400, and can record HD video (720p resolution). Available in Money and Blue Ocean, this underwater camera can withstand under water pressure up to 4 meters. [InfoSync via Digital Camera Blog]
