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Pentax Optio S5n

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4 stars
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3 stars
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3 editorial reviews
From the compact size and the tweedle-beep that it makes on start-up to the bright contrasty LCD and the icon-based menus, the 5-megapixel Optio S5n is a cute little camera that'll find a home in your heart as well as your pocket.Read more
Pre-PMA 2005: Pentax has utilised its proprietary Sliding Lens System to create the 3x zoom lens Optio S5n, which is just 20.5 mm wide. The addition to the S-series has been designed to fit in with Pentax's concept of 'being stylish and ultra-compact enough to be worn like an accessory'. Spec wise it can capture VGA-quality movie clips which can be played back on the 2.0-inch LCD. The Optio S5n comes with a stand which charges spare batteries and those in the camera. The Optio S5n will be in the shops in March and will set you back £249.99 (approx $386).Read more
IN-DEPTH review of thePentax Optio S5I digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.Read more
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Pros

  • combines clarity and true-to-life color gradations
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Not compatible with Windows 98/NT and Macintosh machines
  • also struggled with a display of bright red tulips
  • The Bad Memory card has to be purchased separately

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 4.8
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.0 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio S5n - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio S5n

Pros

  • combines clarity and true-to-life color gradations
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • sleek
  • smooth styling
  • size
  • tidy design and bright LCD
  • Very compact and neatly designed
  • Snapshots were sharp and clear
  • Simple pro lighting and use tips
  • S5i's battery life is quite good

Cons

  • Not compatible with Windows 98/NT and Macintosh machines
  • also struggled with a display of bright red tulips
  • The Bad Memory card has to be purchased separately
  • Portraits taken with flash came out slightly pink
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • optical viewfinder could really use some help
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card
  • not all Record functions are available in all Record modes
  • The camera does not come with a starter memory card

Pentax Optio S5n - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Pentax Optio S5n - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 2304x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.6
Maximum aperture4.8
Focal length equiv36 - 107
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range2.36 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 range3.5
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.23 oz
Width3.27 in
Height0.81 in
Depth2.05 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum400
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 px
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots110000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage9.3 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes

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