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Pentax Optio P70

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3.7
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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
6 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
16 %
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Editorial reviews:
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3.2 out of 5
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3 stars
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Pros

  • A minimalist design is good for a point and shoot user
  • a slim line body and 4x optical zoom and easy to use function
  • image quality and portability

Cons

  • the display screen offers no touch support
  • includes only Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF
  • RAW photos are not supported therefore the user has less room to maneuver in post

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5
  • Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio P70 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio P70

Pros

  • A minimalist design is good for a point and shoot user
  • a slim line body and 4x optical zoom and easy to use function
  • image quality and portability
  • Image Quality Image quality is safely above average for its class
  • image noise is well handled
  • camera's performance is good in parts
  • good build quality
  • The lens is also quite fast
  • the P70 is an exemplary ultracompact design
  • Photo quality is good for an ultracompact camera

Cons

  • the display screen offers no touch support
  • includes only Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF
  • RAW photos are not supported therefore the user has less room to maneuver in post
  • P70 is heavier as compared to various competitors
  • The body does not offer a mic or headphone port
  • a high contrast day
  • Flash seems to be very local to one area and looks unappealing
  • lack of colour fringing on the white bars
  • process where the camera records the information to the card
  • does tend to suffer a little from barrel distortion
  • it can only manage 15 frames per second at this resolution

Pentax Optio P70 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio P70 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 3072x2304
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom6.3 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv28 - 110
AutofocusSpotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.6
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Candlelight
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.41 oz
Width3.82 in
Height2.13 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Battery life (max)3.5 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
ISO
  • 800
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effectsSepia
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification10.0 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialAluminium
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage33.7 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes

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Pentax Optio P70 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.2
Based on 7 reviews
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  • 3
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  • 1
Pentax Optio P70 Pentax Optio P70 Review
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Published: 08.04.2009
Pentax Optio P70 Review
4.1

What Digital Camera test review of the Pentax Optio P70

Pentax Optio P70 Pentax Optio P70 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 20.07.2009
Pentax Optio P70 Review | Photography Blog
3.0

The Pentax Optio P70 is an affordable point-and-shoot camera that's super-slim, light-weight and good to look at. Firmly aimed at the beginner, the 12 megapixel Pentax P70 features a 2.7 inch screen, 4x zoom lens with wide-angle 27.5mm setting, and a wealth of auto and scene modes. Competitively priced at £179.99 / $199.99, does the Pentax P70's performance match its good looks? Read our expert review to find out...

Pentax Optio P70 Pentax P70 Review
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Published: 05.01.2009
Pentax P70 Review

Pentax P70 review, find out how the P70 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio P70 Pentax Optio P70 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio P70 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/2/2009Pentax's press releaseGOLDEN, CO (January 5, 2009) - PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two stylish, colorful, compact digital cameras: the Optio P70 and Optio E70. The ultra-slim PENTAX Optio P70 digital compact camera is a high-performance model featuring fast, advanced functions

Pentax Optio P70 Pentax P70 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 02.03.2009
Pentax P70 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Pentax P70 is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-110 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. Read our P70 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 02.04.2009
Pentax Optio P70

Pentax Optio P70

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Published: 16.03.2009
Pentax Optio P70
4.0

Pentax's new pocket-sized snapper has 4x zoom wide angle and almost HD video