Overview

Aimed at the beginning photographer, the Pentax Optio E10 is an affordable and simple to use point and shoot digital camera, equipped with 6 megapixels resolution, a 3x optical zoom and a 2.4 inch LCD screen. The Optio E10 is small enough to go anywhere and the 2 AA type batteries are easy to replace, should you run out of power while travelling.

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Available Reviews

• Pentax Optio E10 review at cameras.co.uk
• Pentax Optio E10 review at DigicamReview
• Pentax Optio E10 initial impression at DigitalCameraInfo

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Specifications

Resolution: 6 megapixels
Focal Length: 35mm - 114mm, 35mm equivalent
Optical Zoom: 3x
Exposure Modes: Auto, Scene Modes
Macro Mode: 5cm
Movie Mode: 320×240 at 20fps
Shutter Speed: 1/1000 – 2 sec.
LCD Display: 2.4 inch
Storage Media: SD card
Battery: 2 AA type batteries
Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.4 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. / 87 x 60 x 32mm
Weight: 4.6 oz. / 130g, body only

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Features

Mode Dial For Straightforward Mode Selection
The Optio E10 Mode dial, located on the top of the body, allows quick, clear-cut selection of the cameras eight versatile modes ¡ª six still-image shooting modes, a movie mode, and a setup mode.

Simple Mode For Beginners
A Simple mode takes the guesswork out of taking pictures for first-time digital photographers. Turning the Mode dial to Simple mode automatically sets all still-image photo settings except for Size and Quality.

6.0 Effective Megapixels
Enoy the top-quality photography of the Optio E10 delivered from its 1/2.5 inch CCD with 6.36 total megapixels. In addition to the high definition of 6.0 effective megapixels, the primary-color filter produces more natural, vivid colors while the 12-bit A/D converter evenly reproduces all tones from dark to light.

3X Optical And Up To Approx. 12X Total Zoom Magnification
The Optio E10 comes with a 3X optical zoom lens equivalent to a 34-102mm lens in 35mm format. When the optical zoom is paired with the digital zoom function (1X to approx. 4X), the camera can attain up to approximately 12X effective zoom magnification.

Large, 2.4 Inch LCD Monitor
The Optio E10 manages to fit in a large, 2.4 inch LCD monitor despite its compact body dimensions. Not only does the monitor’s size make it easier to compose and play back images, it also permits easier operation and setup thanks to its larger, easier-to-read menu display.

AA Battery Compatible
The camera can be powered with widely available AA batteries (perfect for travel).
(source: Pentax)

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Press Release

PENTAX also announced the Optio E10, an affordable, entry-level compact digital camera with a 6.0 effective megapixel CCD and a 3X optical zoom lens. The Optio E10 features a Mode dial that permits a Simple mode selection and is packaged in a slim, lightweight body aimed at beginning photographers.

Both digital cameras use a new model naming system for PENTAX cameras based on a letter and model number description rather than the number of megapixels. The Optio A series, for example, designates a new high-end product line, while the Optio E series indicates easy-to-use products.

“Our aim with the new naming system is to make it easier for customers to understand our product line, from entry to high-end and allow us much more flexibility in expanding our product line as we move forward with these and other new digital cameras,” said Bunnell.

Both models will be on display in the PENTAX Imaging Booth number 35335 in the South Hall 4 during CES. The PENTAX Optio A10 will ship in February 2006 for under $350 US, and the Optio E10 will ship that same month for under $200 US.
(source: Pentax)