Pentax Optio VS20 Compact Digital Camera

Pentax have announced the launch of the new Pentax Optio VS20 digital compact camera. The latest addition to Pentax’s portfolio of compact cameras incorporates a full array of advanced functions and user-friendly features including 16 megapixel sensor, 20x optical zoom lens and a 3 inch colour LCD display.

A highlight of this neat and compact camera is the extra powerful 20x zoom lens which features broad focal-length coverage from wide angle to super-telephoto and a macro mode. In addition, the camera benefits from an extra shutter-release button and zoom lever to provide a firm, comfortable grip during vertical-position shooting. The camera also comes with a new Handheld Night Snap mode which allows users to capture stunning images with minimal blur and noise even in dim light.

Key features:

• 20x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage
• Vertical-position shooting
• 16 megapixel sensor
• Triple anti-shake protection for sharp, blur-free images
• Automatic selection of the most appropriate shooting mode
• New scene modes
• Upgraded auto face recognition function with a new face recall function
• High-quality HDTV-standard movie recording with pushbutton start
• 3 inch LCD monitor
• Digital level and 48-segment grid display functions
• Wireless remote-control shooting option using a Pentax remote control
• Stretch filter to extend a particular portion of an image for an eye-catching visual effect
• Neck strap included
• 13 digital filters, including newly added Sketch mode, to add creative visual effects
• Choice of three ratios (4:3, 16:9 and 1:1) to accommodate different applications
• D-Range setting to prevent loss of highlight or shadow detail in an image
• Digital Panorama mode to allow users to create a single panoramic picture from three images

The Optio VS20 will be available in black and white from end of February 2012 with an RRP of £199.99. For more information please visit the Pentax website.

Pentax Optio VS20 Specifications

Manufacturer	Pentax
Lens
	Max Aperture	f/3.1 - f/4.8
	35mm equivalent	28mm - 560mm
	Optical Zoom	20x
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	3456
	Sensor Type	CCD
	Sensor Size	1/2.3 inch
	Sensor Size (width)	No Data
	Sensor Size (height)	No Data
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	460,000 dots
	Touch Screen	No
Focusing
	Min Focus	1cm
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Spot AF Tracking
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/2500sec
	Shutter speeds longest	4sec
	Exp modes
	Metering	Multi Pattern
	ISO sensitivity	100 - 6400
	White balance	Auto Manual Outdoors/Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-2
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	1fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA 320x240 QVGA
	Video FPS	30, 15
	Stereo Sound	No
	Optical Zoom with Video	No
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	Yes
Interface
	HDMI	No
	USB	USB 2
	Wi-Fi	No
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Rechargeable D-LI122 Luthium-ion battery
	CIPA Rating	200
Box Contents
	Box Contents	USB cable I-USB7, AV-IAVC7 video cable, rechargeable battery Li-ion D-DLI92, battery charger D-BC92, O-ST104 strap and software.
Dimensions
	Weight	191g
	Width	108mm
	Height	60mm
	Depth	34mm

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