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Pentax Optio SVi

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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • more comfortable

Cons

  • lens prowess will catch the attention of most would-be owners
  • the camera could have continued recording until the memory card filled up
  • poor performance and photo quality

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 4.7
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio SVi - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio SVi

Pros

  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • more comfortable
  • personalized and enjoyable shooting experience
  • Simple pro lighting and use tips
  • S5i's battery life is quite good
  • Text makes it easier to capture text on a page
  • sleek
  • smooth styling
  • Very good white balance performance
  • appears fullscreen

Cons

  • lens prowess will catch the attention of most would-be owners
  • the camera could have continued recording until the memory card filled up
  • poor performance and photo quality
  • poor performance and the mediocre photo quality enough
  • Macro performance is disappointing
  • noise and loss of detail at relatively slow ISO speeds
  • agonisingly slow image processing and general operational speed
  • have a mechanical image stabilisation system
  • no focus-assist lamp
  • The camera does not come with a starter memory card
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card

Pentax Optio SVi - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 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 SVi - 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
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.7
Focal length equiv36 - 180
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.82 oz
Width3.6 in
Height2.2 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno
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Image
ISO
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum50
ISO maximum400
White balance presets6
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots118000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
Viewfinder
Optical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 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 storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0

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Pentax Optio SVi Pentax - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.9
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 1
Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SVi
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DPReview
Published: 13.05.2005
Pentax Optio SVi

Pentax has today announced another addition to the Optio range with the five megapixel SVi. An update to the SV, it also has a 5x optical zoom, 1.8-inch LCD, impressive 3cm macro function and 320x240 movie mode. The only difference appears to the be the fact that the aluminum alloy-bodied camera has an 'enhanced' grip achieved by placing a resin element on the front right hand side. A battery stand which charges the batteries in camera, plus an additional set is also available. The Pentax Optio SVi will be available in June priced £249.

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SVi – Digital Camera
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.09.2005
Pentax Optio SVi – Digital Camera
4.5

Cliff Smith thinks that the Pentax Optio SVi is a winner, just like the original Optio SV before it.

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SV Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio SV Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 11/29/04 Click to take a QuickTime tour of the Optio SV The Optio SV is a compact point-n-shoot that captures high-quality images with 5.0 effective megapixels. It also employs a high-contrast smc PENTAX 5x optical zoom lens that boast a high-level of clarity for sharp detailed images.

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SVi Camera Review
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Techgage
Published: 08.09.2005
Pentax Optio SVi Camera Review

When the vast majority of compact digital cameras have 3x optical zoom lenses, a camera that offers a larger 5x zoom range, while still remaining small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, is going to have a distinct advantage. The Optio SVi is the latest addition to Pentax’s already extensive...

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SV review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
Pentax Optio SV review
4.0

We've come to expect feature-packed Pentax cameras, and the Optio SV is no exception. It has a 5-megapixel CCD for 2,560 x 1,920 images and a 5x optical zoom, which fits into a body just

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio P70 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
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 SVi Pentax SVI digital camera
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Pocket-lint
Published: 30.08.2005
Pentax SVI digital camera
4.0

The Pentax SVI was a fun little fling that will promise good pics

Pentax Optio SVi Pentax Optio SV
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CNET
Published: 01.03.2005
Pentax Optio SV

Though this snapshot camera has some admirable qualities, its poor performance and photo quality keep it from making the grade.