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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 6400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
Other resolutions |
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Optical zoom | 18.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 7.2 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.5 |
Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
Focal length equiv | 25 - 450 |
Focus adjustment | Manual |
Contrast adjustment | yes |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.57 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Electronic |
Folded optics | no |
Shooting modes |
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Camera shutter type | Electronic |
Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | no |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Self-timer delay |
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Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 2.8 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 1.0 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Weight | 6.0 oz |
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Width | 4.25 in |
Height | 2.36 in |
Depth | 1.34 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 240 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
On/off switch | yes |
Timelapse recording | no |
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GPS | no |
Orientation sensor | yes |
Calendar | yes |
Date imprinting | yes |
Album organization | yes |
Energy Star certified | no |
Frame | yes |
Tripod mounting supported | yes |
On Screen Display (OSD) languages |
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Image editing modes | Rotating |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 6400 |
Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
White balance presets | 4 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | no |
Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 460000 |
Touch screen | no |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | HD |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Analog signal format system |
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Camera playback | Movie |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | yes |
Internal storage | 96.0 mB |
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Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
DC-in jack | yes |
Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | no |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
AV output | yes |
Not slim, not sleek and the cream colour makes it look a little strange. However the important thing is image quality and here I have no complaints, in fact this ultra compact model has other features not always found with other small <b>cameras</b>.
The Pentax Optio RZ18 is a new travel-zoom camera with an 18x zoom lens and a 16 megapixel sensor. Also on offer are 720p HD movies, a 3-inch LCD screen and optical image stabilisation, all for under £199 / $299. Read our in-depth Pentax Optio RZ18 review now...
18x zoom and 16 megapixel resolution
In het Pentax Optio RZ18 productdossier lees je alles over de Optio RZ18. Lees wat de Optio RZ18 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.
At £160 the Pentax Optio RZ18 superzoom's sharp, colourful pictures are far better than its price and build quality might lead you to expect.
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A big, sharp 18x zoom lens at an incredible price, but only consider it if you're not interested in video or low-light photography