Optio VS20 Noble Black

  • 20X OPTICAL ZOOM
  • 16 MEGAPIXEL SR STABILIZED SENSOR
  • 3 INCH LCD WITH 460,000 DOTS
  • DUAL SHUTTER/ZOOM BUTTONS
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ZOOM IN STYLE.

Out with bulk, and in with the slim, stylish Optio VS 20 megazoom.  Featuring  an incredible 20X optical zoom lens with dual shutter/zoom buttons, this compact captures vertical shots in a snap.  The Optio VS20 is designed to be the perfect compact digital camera for any shooting situation.

 

  • 20X optical zoom

    Outstanding 20X optical zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560mm) can capture a very wide array of subjects.

  • Dual shutter release and zoom buttons

    Dual shutter release and zoom buttons help to steady the camera and prevent awkward handling for sharp images and shooting convenience.

  • 3 inch LCD

    Large 3 inch LCD with HVGA resolution (460,000 dots).

  • 3-point autofocus

    Advanced 3-point autofocus with 1 cm super macro.

  • Remote compatible

    Compatible with any optional PENTAX infrared remote control (sold separately).

  • Noble Black or Brilliant White models

    Available in classy, noble black or brilliant white.

  • 16 megapixel sensor

    High resolution 16 megapixel sensor features sensor-shift PENTAX Shake Reduction image stabilization.

  • Slim design

    Slim design is based upon a traditional compact digital camera footprint.

  • Powerful automatic shooting modes

    Features powerful automatic shooting modes such as Auto Picture, flexible scene modes, and creative special effects filters.

  • 720p HD video

    Widescreen HD video in 720p at 30 FPS.

  • Digital Level function

    A Digital Level function ensures that shots are properly level to the horizon.

Type

Compact Digital Camera

Sensor

Type: 1/2.33” interline transfer CCD w primary color filter
Effective pixels: 16.0
Total pixels: 16.56
Recorded resolutions
Still: 16M (4608x3456), 12M (1:1, 3456x3456), 12M (16:9, 4608x2592), 7M (3072x2304), 2M (16:9, 1920x1080), VGA (640x480)
Movie: HD (1280x720p30/15), VGA (640x480p30/15), QVGA (320x240p30/15)
Quality levels: Fixed
Pixel mapping: Yes

Lens

Type/construction: smc PENTAX zoom lens, 11e in 8g (1 aspheric element)
Optical zoom: 20X
Focal length (equiv.): 5-100mm (28-560mm)
Digital zoom: 7.2X
Combined zoom: 144X
Intelligent zoom: Approx 30X at 7M to 144X at VGA
Aperture: F3.1-4.8

Focus System

Type: TTL contrast detection autofocus
Focus modes: 3 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus
Manual focus: Yes
Macro focus: Yes (Macro and Super Macro available)
Focus lock: Yes (by pressing the shutter release button half way)
Focus range
Normal: 1.31’ to infinity (wide), 5.2’ to infinity (tele)
Macro: 0.33 to 1.64’ (wide)
Super Macro: 0.03 to 0.66’ (mid zoom) (1cm)

Viewfinder

Wide angle viewable: Yes
Viewfinder: n/a

LCD Monitor

LCD screen: 3.0” TFT color LCD
LCD resolution: HVGA (460,000 dots)

Flash

Type: Built-in series control auto flash
Flash modes: Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Effective range: 17’ (wide, auto ISO), 11’ (tele, auto ISO)

Storage Media

Internal memory: 16 MB
Removable memory: SD, SDHC, SDXC

Interfaces

Ports: USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out
Video out: NTSC, PAL
Printer interfaces: n/a

Power Supply

Power source: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI122
Recordable images: Approx 200
Playback time: Approx 180 min
Movie recording time: Approx 100 min
AC adapter available: Yes (optional)

Physical Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.5”
Weight
Without battery or removable memory: 7.5 oz
Loaded and ready: 8.3 oz
Construction material(s): Polycarbonate
Operating temperature: 32-104°F
Ruggedized Features: n/a

Language Support

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Simplified/Traditional Chinese

Image Stabilization

Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M)
Movie: Movie SR

Metering System

Type: TTL
Multi-segment: Yes
Center weighted: n/a
Spot: n/a
Exposure compensation: +/- 2 EV (1/3 steps)

ISO Sensitivity

Auto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400
Manual: 100-6400

White Balance

Auto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Manual mode(s): Yes

Shutter

Type: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter w electronic sensor shutter
Shutter speed: 1/2500 to 1/4 sec, up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode

Capture Modes

Mode selection: Auto Picture, Program, Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf & Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite (3M), Movie, Green
Auto Picture modes: Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Pet, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight
Custom Image Modes: n/a
Green simplified mode available: Yes
Face detection available: Yes, up to 10 faces, Smile Capture, Face Recall
P/A/S/M/B: P
Date stamp: Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode)
Digital filters (capture): Movie (B&W, Sepia, Fisheye, Miniature, Sketch)
Dynamic Range adjustment: Yes (shadow, highlight)
File/Folder customization: Folder (date, PENTX)
Digital level: Yes (tilt)

Drive Modes

Mode selection: One Shot, Self-Timer (10s, 2s, Remote 3s), Continuous, Burst (5M, H/L), Multi-Burst (5M, 16 VGA frames), Remote Control, Auto Bracketing
Continuous FPS: Approx 1 FPS for 6 frames
Multi-exposure: n/a
Interval: n/a
HDR: n/a

Playback Modes

Mode selection: One Shot, Index (4 or 9 thumbnails), Magnification (up to 10X, scrollable), Movie Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar
Mode pallet: Slideshow, Image Rotation, Stretch Filter, Small Face Filter, Digital Filter, Frame Composite (3M), Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen
Digital filters (playback): B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Color, Extract Color, Starburst, Soft, Fisheye, Brightness, Miniature, Natural Skin Tone, Sketch
Movie edit: Save as Still Image, Movie Divide

File Formats

Still: JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, PIM III
Movie (compression): AVI (Motion JPG)

Computer Requirements

*For direct device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP (SP3), Vista, 7, USB port
Mac: MacOS 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, USB port
  • USB Cable I-USB122 (compatible w USB7)
  • Battery Charger D-BC122 (all-in-1 charger)
  • Software CD-ROM S-SW122
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI122
  • Strap O-ST122

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