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03/17/2008, 10:25pm, EDT

Monday, March 17th

Pentax slips out Optio V20 with 5X zoom

Pentax tonight ducked past the initial wave of camera releases this year and introduced the Optio V20. Though it runs at 8 megapixels versus the 10 or more of some high-end cameras, the point-and-shoot is balanced with a higher than average 5X optical zoom as well as a 3-inch LCD for composing shots. The camera producer also claims to deliver more intelligent electronics, with an automatic switch to macro mode, blink and smile detection to produce usable portraits, and autofocus that tracks moving subjects.

Image stabilization is accomplished through an ISO boost mode that lifts sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Pentax intends to ship its latest Optio in a single aluminum color by May for $280.


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03/18, 7:23am, EDT
5 to 8 Megapixels makes a whole lot more sense for a point and shoot camera, all of which have small sensors. More megapixels actually degrades the quality of the photo, plus increases noise. Bravo, Pentax!
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