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Pentax Optio W20

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6 editorial reviews
Pentax continues its line of waterproof cameras, adding an extra megapixel along the way.Read more
The Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera is the latest waterproof ultra compact 7 megapixel digital camera from Pentax, not just waterproof, it's also safe from dust and snow.Read more
Compact digital cameras With huge TFTs, underwater capabilities and high resolutions for under £200, now is the time to buy These days, there's little point in spending more than £200 on a compact digital camera. You can buy aRead more
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Cons

  • noise becomes a problem
  • this camera lacks is a bit more control
  • it does make a horrible noise on the soundtrack

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3072, 2304 px
  • 4
  • Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio W20 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio W20

Cons

  • noise becomes a problem
  • this camera lacks is a bit more control
  • it does make a horrible noise on the soundtrack
  • the red-eye flash takes so darn long
  • some very annoying noise as the AF motor works

Pentax Optio W20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3072 x 2304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio W20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors7.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution3072 x 2304 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.3
Maximum aperture4
Focal length equiv38 - 114
Autofocus
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
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 range3.6
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
Landscape
Self-timeryes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
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Dimensions
Weight5.29 oz
Width4.19 in
Height2.15 in
Depth0.91 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 Autoyes
ISO minimum64
ISO maximum400
Boosted ISO maximum800
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMOV
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Internal storage22.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes

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Pentax Optio W20 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.8
Based on 6 reviews
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Pentax Optio W20 Pentax W20 Waterproof Camera
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Published: 03.01.2007
Pentax W20 Waterproof Camera
3.5

Pentax continues its line of waterproof cameras, adding an extra megapixel along the way.

Pentax Optio W20 digicamreview.com - Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera Review
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digicamreview.com - Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera Review

The Pentax Optio W20 Digital Camera is the latest waterproof ultra compact 7 megapixel digital camera from Pentax, not just waterproof, it's also safe from dust and snow.

Pentax Optio W20 Pentax Optio W20 review
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Alphr
Published: 07.10.2009
Pentax Optio W20 review
4.0

Compact digital cameras With huge TFTs, underwater capabilities and high resolutions for under £200, now is the time to buy These days, there's little point in spending more than £200 on a compact digital camera. You can buy a

Pentax Optio W20 Pentax W20 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 07.08.2006
Pentax W20 Review

Pentax W20 review, find out how the W20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio W20 Pentax Optio W20 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio W20 Review - Steve's Digicams

Steve's Conclusion Pentax's Optio W20 continues in their line of digital waterproof cameras. With features including a 7-megapixel imager, JIS Class 8 waterproof and Class 5 dustproof ratings, a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD, and 640x480 30fps movie mode with anti-shake technology plus the

Pentax Optio W20 Review: Pentax Optio W20 - Tech Digest
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Tech Digest
Published: 02.02.2007
Review: Pentax Optio W20 - Tech Digest

The propaganda Pentax’s ‘W’ series cameras are built to be more rugged than other compacts; the main feature is the water and dustproof design, which protects the delicate innards against the elements as well as the more raucous variety...