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Pentax Optio LS465

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
14 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • The system works quite well
  • The menu system is simple enough to navigate
  • easy to use and takes a decent shot

Cons

  • image size is limited to 5 megapixels
  • Noise at ISO 400 causes images to become softer
  • Photos - Images tend to be well exposed with decent colour reproduction

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in

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Pentax Optio LS465 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio LS465

Pros

  • The system works quite well
  • The menu system is simple enough to navigate
  • easy to use and takes a decent shot
  • Small and quite stylish Uncomplicated
  • LS465 delivers pretty good images for the price
  • the fit and finish is precise and reassuringly solid
  • quick to navigate and easy to understand
  • usability
  • build quality and significantly better image quality
  • solid and reliable companion
  • The Miniature Filter preset is more wholesome and effective

Cons

  • image size is limited to 5 megapixels
  • Noise at ISO 400 causes images to become softer
  • Photos - Images tend to be well exposed with decent colour reproduction
  • The High-speed Burst mode is slightly disappointing though
  • Processing times are a little slow though
  • no image stabilisation for stills photography
  • shortcomings in image quality are clear to see
  • Viewing angles are also fairly poor
  • noise-reduction algorithms
  • The buttons may be on the small side
  • This sends a terrible message to children

Pentax Optio LS465 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in

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Pentax Optio LS465 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom7.2 x
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionAuto
Number of focus points9
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight3.7 oz
Width3.98 in
Height1.81 in
Depth0.89 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)200
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
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Image
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizerno
Supported aspect ratios16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Purple
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage41.7 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
USB version2.0
NFCno
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio LS465 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.3
Based on 7 reviews
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TechRadar
Published: 01.06.2013
Pentax Optio LS465 review
2.0

16MP, a tiny form factor and a very low price for a compact camera

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.07.2012
Pentax Optio LS465
3.5

The Pentax Optio LS465 is a cheap, no-frills budget compact that offers 16MP of effective resolution.

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Expert Reviews
Published: 24.07.2012
Pentax Optio LS465 review
3.0

A fun design, but better image quality is available at this price

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Imaging Resource
Published: 22.05.2012
Pentax LS465 Review

Pentax LS465 review, find out how the LS465 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 27.07.2012
Pentax Optio LS465 Review
4.3

The Pentax Optio LS465 is a budget 5x optical zoom snapper that features swappable ‘skins’ to customise its looks and a 16-megapixel resolution sensor – it’s eminently pocketable but is it any good? We find out…

Pentax Optio LS465 Preview to Pentax Optio LS465, an elegant looking compact camera
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Published: 23.05.2012
Preview to Pentax Optio LS465, an elegant looking compact camera

Pentax is in news in the camera market with the launch of an innovative entry-level digital camera Optio LS465. It can be referred to as a pocket camera as this camera with fashionable appearance fits into any small jacket pockets. You can

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 04.07.2012
Pentax Optio LS465
3.5

The Pentax Optio LS465 is a cheap, no-frills budget compact that offers 16MP of effective resolution.