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Pentax Optio 33WR

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Boasting JIS Class-7 waterproofing, the Pentax Optio 33WR is a good choice for bushwalkers, boating enthusiasts and anybody who enjoys outdoor activities. Small and solidly built, with rubberised corners for impact protection, the Optio 33WR is designed mainly for point-and-shoot photography but offers plenty of adjustments, which are quick to access thanks to a well-designed control system. The 2.8x zoom range is covered by moving lens elements within the camera body. Pressing the mode switch on the four-way controller opens a 'virtual mode dial' containing 11 shooting modes.Read more
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Pros

  • Small and solidly built
  • camera's imaging performance was generally good
  • solid and well-built

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.312x3.984 mm
  • 3 Mpx
  • 2048, 1526 px
  • 3.9
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.6 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio 33WR - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio 33WR

Pros

  • Small and solidly built
  • camera's imaging performance was generally good
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Pentax Optio 33WR - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.6 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2048 x 1526 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Pentax Optio 33WR - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.21 in
Sensor photo detectors3.0 Mpx
Effective pixels3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2048 x 1526 px
Other resolutions
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture3.9
Focal length equiv37 - 104
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash On
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage16.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
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Image
ISO
  • 50
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2048 x 1536 px
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.6 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots86000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMOV
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Dimensions
Weight5.64 oz
Width3.21 in
Height1.2 in
Depth2.99 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno

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Pentax Optio 33WR Pentax - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Pentax Optio 33WR

Boasting JIS Class-7 waterproofing, the Pentax Optio 33WR is a good choice for bushwalkers, boating enthusiasts and anybody who enjoys outdoor activities. Small and solidly built, with rubberised corners for impact protection, the Optio 33WR is designed mainly for point-and-shoot photography but offers plenty of adjustments, which are quick to access thanks to a well-designed control system. The 2.8x zoom range is covered by moving lens elements within the camera body. Pressing the mode switch on the four-way controller opens a 'virtual mode dial' containing 11 shooting modes.

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CNET
Published: 11.06.2004
Pentax Optio 33WR

Pentax Optio 33WR

Pentax Optio 33WR Take A Hike... With The Pentax 33WR
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Shutterbug
Published: 01.03.2004
Take A Hike... With The Pentax 33WR

When we first saw the Pentax Optio 33WR it was at a photo trade show inside a goldfish bowl...filled

Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Cameras - Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Digital Cameras - Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

IN-DEPTH review of the Pentax Optio 33WR digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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DPReview
Published: 03.09.2003
Pentax Optio 33WR

Pentax has today announced the Optio 33WR digital camera. It is a 3.2 megapixel, 2.8X zoom that has a JIS Class 7 water resistance rating, the Optio 33WR remains watertight even when the camera is rinsed, splashed or immersed in water. The Optio 33WR will ship to major camera retailers around the end of October.

Pentax Optio 33WR Pentax Optio 33WR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio 33WR Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls With an internal Pentax 2.8X power zoom lens (equivalent to a 37-104mm lens in 35mm format) the Optio 33WR is designed for maximum protection against water. The lens operates within a full range without protruding from the body of the camera. The glass lens is constructed