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Pentax Optio W20 Review

August 9th, 2006 · No Comments

Pentax has announced today the Optio W20.The replacement for the popular waterproof Optio Pentax_Optio_W20.jpgW10, the W20 has been upgraded to 7 million pixels and adds a blur reduction mode. The W20 also features a 2.5-inch LCD, Face Recognition AF and a 3x zoom. The Optio W20 is the latest model in the PENTAX Optio W series of cameras that are waterproofed for underwater photography without requiring a waterproof case or other accessories. This model features a new Blur Reduction mode, which allows you take sharper photos without camera shake or subject blurring even of low light scenes or fast-moving subjects, and an upgrade to a 7.0-effective megapixel. All told, this camera boasts better image quality in a fun, easy-to-handle package.

Major Features

1. Water and dust protection for worry-free use in all kinds of environments
The Optio W20 features a waterproof design that meets the JIS Class 8 waterproof standard, enabling it to withstand up to 30 minutes of continuous operation at an underwater depth of 1.5 meters, without needing a waterproof case. Furthermore, it meets the JIS Class 5 dustproof standard. Thus, this camera is ideal for use when skiing, taking part in marine sports, going fishing, or enjoying other outdoor events as well as gardening, cooking, or in other places where you would normally worry about water or dirt.

2. New Blur Reduction mode reduces camera shake and subject blurring
The Optio W20 is equipped with a Blur Reduction mode, a new feature that lets you take photos at faster shutter speeds for sharper images even in dim lighting conditions such as night scenes and indoor sporting events. In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity to as high as ISO 1600 to match the brightness of the subject. The higher sensitivity permits faster shutter speeds that effectively reduce not just camera shake but also blurring caused by moving subjects. Pentax Optio W20: Digital Photography Review

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