Pentax Optios and K10D

Further camera announcements have been made today by Pentax, which is updating its camera line with two new compact cameras in its Optio range alongside a new entry-level DSLR. The Optio T20 is one of the thinnest cameras with a 3-inch LCD at 0.77 inches, according to Pentax, and uses a touchscreen interface to keep physical controls to a minimum. The 7-megapixel camera also has a lens with 3X optical zoom, 12MB of internal memory, and a movie mode capable of 30 frames per second at 640x480. Pentax anticipates shipping the T20 in October for $350. Click through for information and photos for the E20 and K10D cameras.

Also released was the Optio E20, a replacement for the virtually identical E10 (pictured). A 6-megapixel sensor, 3X optical zoom, and 13MB of built-in memory define its largely standard features. It will ship soon and should match the $200 price of its predecessor.



Those looking for a DSLR will now have the option of the 10-megapixel K10D. Alongside the larger sensor are built-in image stabilization and dust removal designs. The K10D also has a special 22-bit analog-to-digital converter that Pentax claims can reproduce 1,024 times more image gradations than more common 12-bit converters. It will be available in mid-October for $1000.

By Electronista Staff