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Technical Details for Pentax Optio S55


Technical Details for Pentax Optio S55 Digital Camera
Pentax Optio S55 
Description: Model ID 5101078 / Pentax Optio S55 - Digital camera - 5.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: SD / With a giant 2.5 inch LCD monitor, a 3X zoom, and 5.0 effective megapixels, the digital Optio S55 is never daunting. Enjoy the simple operation of the handy mode dial to ... more
Pentax Optio S55 ... select from 6 still image shooting modes. Use the Help mode to display function explanations for shooting and playback, and help reduce your instruction manual dependency. Add to these helpful features, a compact aluminum alloy design that ensures you will never sacrifice style with the PENTAX Optio S55.

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width8.9 cm
Depth2.8 cm
Height5.9 cm
Weight135 g
Body MaterialAluminium alloy
Main Features
Resolution5.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels5,360,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO auto
Digital Zoom2.6 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, text, museum, surf & snow, landscape-portrait, self-portrait, food, panorama assist, flower, night scene, sports mode, sunset, 2 in 1
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Black & White Red filter, blue, green, red, Black & White Blue filter, Black & White Green filter
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed4 sec
Exposure MeteringMulti-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, tungsten light, daylight, shade
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Remote ControlOptional
Video CaptureAVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps - 569 sec - with 256MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 1099 sec - with 256MB card
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemorySD Memory Card
Integrated Memory11 MB
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 77 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 155 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 2560 x 1920 : 249 - with 256MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2304 x 1536 : 99 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 2304 x 1536 : 191 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 2304 x 1536 : 276 - with 256MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 124 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 226 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 332 - with 256MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 207 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 355 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 496 - with 256MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 453 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 830 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 1024 x 768 : 1083 - with 256MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 997 - with 256MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 1558 - with 256MB card
Economy JPEG 640 x 480 : 2077 - with 256MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.2 m - 3.5 m
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - f/2.6-4.8
Focal Length5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35.6 - 107mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Min Focus Range40 cm
Macro Focus Range6-50cm
Lens ApertureF/2.6-4.8
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, resizing an image
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser
Microphone Operation ModeMono
Connections
Connector Type1 x composite video/audio output
1 x USB
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, ACD Systems Photostitcher Plug-in, ACD Systems FotoSlate, ACD Systems FotoCanvas
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple MacOS 9.2 or later
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements DetailsWindows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP - Pentium - 64 MB - 40 MB
MacOS 9.2 or later - PowerPC - 266 MHz - 8 MB - 6 MB
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesCarrying strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable
A/V cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA, CR-V3
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery
2 x AA NiCd rechargeable battery
1 x CR-V3 lithium battery
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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