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Pentax Optio RZ18 Digital Camera

16 Megapixels16 MegapixelsUltra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.

Model Specifications

BrandPentax ModelOptio RZ18
Sensor 16 Megapixels CCD Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 80 - 1600 *Expanded range: 80-1600, Up to 6400 at lower resolutions Shutter-Speed 1/2000 - 4s
Lens25 - 450mm F/3.5 - 5.9 / 8Mininum Focus4cm (w) / 30cm (t)
ZoomElectronicManual Focus Electronic
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 9 points Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 460K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesAuto Scene Modes 21Portrait, Night, Night Portrait, Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Sport, Pet, Digital SR, Natural Skin, Kids, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3MP), Party, Food, Candlelight, Text, Surf&Snow, Digital Wide (5MP), Digital Panorama (2MP)
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Face-Detect Bracketing
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 1 FPS, Unlimited JPEG *40 Frames @ 9 FPS @ 5 MP. Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s, Remote 3s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Infrared Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes Flash Sync 1/2000s
Video Capture 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Internal Memory GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life Unknown
Introduced 2011-09-12 Construction
Size 109 x 61 x 36mm (W x H x D) Weight 170g

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Pentax RZ18 Facts

Compact digital camera
16 Megapixels Travel ZoomISO 80-1600
18X Ultra-Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/2000-4s
Built-in StabilizationCustom white-balance
1 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesSpot-Metering
1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingLithium-Ion
3" LCD 460K PixelsSecure Digital Extended Capacity
Internal Memory
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