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 Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 Effective pixels | 12 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 12.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Optical zoom | 24.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 6.25 x |
| Minimum aperture | 2.8 |
| Maximum aperture | 5 |
| Focal length equiv | 26 - 624 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Autofocus | Spotus |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Normal focus range | 15.75 in |
| Macro focus range | 3.94 in |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 4.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| 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 | 9.1 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Mono |
| Voice recording | yes |
| Weight | 14.5 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.4 in |
| Height | 3.2 in |
| Depth | 3.9 in |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 170 |
|---|---|
| Battery life (max) | 3.2 h |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
| AC adapter included | yes |
| Frame | yes |
|---|---|
| Image editing modes |
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| ISO | Auto |
|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| Maximum image resolution | 4000 x 3000 px |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Sensor-shift |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 2.7 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 230000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Maximum resolution | 1280 x 720 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| HD type | HD |
| Supported video file formats | AVI |
| Camera playback |
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| Motion JPEG frame rate | 15.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
|---|---|
| Colour of product | Black |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Internal storage | 33.6 mB |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| DC-in jack | yes |
Pentax's first super-zoom digicam offers high-speed continuous shooting and 720p HD video recording.Pentax enters the competitive super-zoom market with the X70, a 12-megapixel digicam with an advanced suit of controls and a 24x optical zoom lens. Covering a focal length range equivalent to 26-624mm in 35mm format, the lens boasts a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at the widest position and the camera includes an 'Intelligent Zoom' function that can extend magnification to 150x, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 3900mm at VGA resolution. Sensor-shift image stabilisation and a 2.7-inch monitor are other key features.
Pentax X70
Lightweight, durable, and easy to use, this compact megazoom camera performs marvelously under most conditions.
The Pentax X70 is the latest super-zoom compact camera to land on our review desk, and the first entry from Pentax into this ever-competitive segment of the market. This 24x zoom model offers an amazingly versatile focal range of 26-624mm, covering everything from wide-angle landscapes to up-close-and-personal nature shots. If there still isn't enough telephoto range for you, the software-based Intelligent Zoom function boosts the X70's reach up to 3900mm. Also on offer are a 2.7-inch LCD monitor, 1280x720 pixel HD movies, 1cm macro and full range of manual shooting modes. Currently selling for around £370 / $399, Gavin Stoker finds out if the Pentax X70 can compete with the super zoom big boys in our latest expert review.
Pentax Optio X70 Review
Steve's ConclusionPentax has finally entered the mega-zoom category with the Optio X70. This versatile model boast features like a 12-megapixel CCD image sensor, 24x wide view (26mm) optical zoom lens, F2.8 maximum aperture (wide), 2.7-inch LCD, high-resolution EVF (200K dots), 9-point AF system, Li-ion
Pentax X70 review, find out how the X70 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.
Pentax X70 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 26-624 mm F2.8-5.0 lens. Read our X70 review to find its pros and cons.
DCR has posted a review of the Pentax X70. Most ultrazooms are running at this same price point, and most have fared considerably well on this site, but the X70 is a great camera that offers a lot …
Pentax’s first super-zoom camera comes under the spotlight
