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Pentax Optio S6

Pentax Optio S6 Digital Camera

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Panasonic DMC-G2 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens

$314.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
The PENTAX Optio S series is all grown up with 6.0 megapixels and a gorgeous chassis, but it never outgrew the mint tin. The new PENTAX Optio S6 slides right in. This latest tiny digital... More
The PENTAX Optio S series is all grown up with 6.0 megapixels and a gorgeous chassis, but it never outgrew the mint tin. The new PENTAX Optio S6 slides right in. This latest tiny digital features a generous 2.5 inch monitor, 6.0 megapixels, and a powerful 3X zoom sliding lens system. Slim is still in, and the Optio S6 offers the slimmest PENTAX digital body available. Expect substance and style to blend perfectly in the PENTAX Optio S6. Less
The DMC-G2K from Panasonic won the prestigious TIPA award in 2010 for Best advanced compact camera system. This entry-level SLR boasts a powerful 13.1-megapixel sensor and a 3quot; rotating... More
The DMC-G2K from Panasonic won the prestigious TIPA award in 2010 for Best advanced compact camera system. This entry-level SLR boasts a powerful 13.1-megapixel sensor and a 3quot; rotating touch screen for easy use. In fact, thanks to its screen, you'll be able to browse through the camera's menus and frame your shots quickly and easily, even in bright sunlight and from tricky angles. Plus, you'll be able to capture even the smallest details using the wide-angle 28mm lens.The G2 delivers perfect still shots, as well as high-definition video with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Ultra-Compact Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
Weight 0.22 lb. 0.82 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features - AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 13.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD Live MOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 4000 x 3000
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) 320 x 240 • 1280 x 720
Video Format MPEG-4 -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focal Length 6.2 - 18.6 mm -
Macro Focus Range 5.9 - 19.68 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm -
Focus Range 15.72 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.7/f5.2 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 4 - 1/2000 sec -
Frames Per Second - 3.2 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80 -
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.42 MB (53 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.13 MB (about 985 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size 23 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. -
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder -
LCD Screen Resolution 232,000 pixels 460,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB -
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 130 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.22 lb. 0.82 lb.
Depth 0.7 in. 2.91 in.
Height 2.1 in. 3.29 in.
Width 3.4 in. 4.88 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075114180 5025232564880
Product ID 27359064 96508819
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap -
Release Date October, 2005 -
Family Line Pentax Optio -
Product MPN   
MPN CNETOPTIOS6 DMCG2KEGA
 
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Pentax Optio S6
Pentax Optio S6 Digital Camera
$314.99
Panasonic DMC-G2
Panasonic DMC-G2 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens
From $689.99

Product Review Summary

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Based on 8 user reviews
75% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

6

Small frame, decent features

bytksolis Aug 16, 2006
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light, sturdy, feature packed, small, price, ease of use.
Cons AF feature can use some speeding up.
Recommended it? Yes

Pentax makes pretty decent products. This camera is no exception. It has a very small footprint/frame and is quite slim. The LCD screen in the back is quite large for a unit like this and is appreciated tremendously. Oh, and on sunny days, it still works and doesn't wash out like other units.
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4

PENTAX-stic Option S6

byxldu Jan 8, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros On camera editing, size, and value
Cons Lag time, lithium ion battery
Recommended it? No

The camera is compact and very well designed. It is about the size of a deck of cards. It is 6.3 mega-pixel which is more than enough for everyday point and shoot. The LCD screen is 2.5 inches. Uses SD memory card.

The camera is equipped with many modes in which to take photos such as... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

108

A less bulky step up from point and shoot cameras

byplayhooky May 9, 2011
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact upgrade to a point and shoot camera.
Cons Smaller sensor size.
Recommended it? Yes

I know why I like my point and shoot camera.  Its easy to use and easy to carry so I never have an excuse not to have a camera with me at all times.  But when it comes to producing stunning photographs, the tiny camera falls short.  So for photography beyond snap shots I decided I... Read full review »

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