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ProductCode: pentax_optios12
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/pentax_optios12/54cd438a44154cf4b9f9d2effc2cf92b.png
Name: Pentax Optio S12
ShortSpecs:
    - 12 megapixels
    - 2.5″ screen
    - 38 – 114 mm (3×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/pentax/compacts/pentax_optios12
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Pentax S12 is the latest in a line of  slim metal-bodied cameras that stretches back to the Optio S, launched in January 2003.The S12 may boast a 12 megapixel sensor, but the 37-111mm zoom lacks a real wide angle, the design is dull and the user interface isn't a patch on the best cameras in this class. In good light it produces pleasant natural results and feels fairly speedy - though both output quality and focus speed go rapidly downhill in low light and at higher ISO settings. (April 2009)
    ProductPhotos: []
    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B0012V8LNY
Specs:
    Announced: Jan 23, 2008
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: ""
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Single
        - Live View
    Battery: ""
    BatteryDescription: ""
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyType: Ultracompact
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: 1.5 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (up to 6x)
    Dimensions: 87 x 54 x 21 mm (3.43 x 2.13 x 0.83″)
    EffectivePixels: 12 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
    FlashRange: 6.70 m (Auto ISO)
    FocalLengthEquiv: 38–114 mm
    Format: ""
    GPS: ""
    HDMI: "No"
    ISO: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: "4:3"
    ImageStabilization: "No"
    JPEGQualityLevels: Good, Better, Best
    LiveView: "No"
    MacroFocusRange: 12 cm (4.72″)
    ManualExposureMode: ""
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 4000 x 3000
    MaximumAperture: F2.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes: ""
    Microphone: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 4 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 35 cm (13.78″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 3×
    OrientationSensor: "No"
    OtherResolutions: 3648 x 2736, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 30 fps
    ReviewPreview: "Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Dec 5, 2008"
    ScreenDots: 230,000
    ScreenSize: 2.5″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 12 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 22 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: ""
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WeightIncBatteries: 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "4"