Pentax Optio S12 - Expert Reviews

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    Storage media: SD Memory Card, Optical zoom: 3x, Sensor resolution: 12 Megapixels, Weight: 130g, Digital zoom: 6x ...

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    • June 2008 en

      Pentax Optio S12

      By Cliff Smith

      Review summary: Pentax updates the Optio S series with a 12MP sensor

      Verdict: Like its predecessors the Optio S12 is a very well made and easy to use camera, with a nice simple design that continues to look good even five years after its initial launch. Although it lacks image stabilisation, it makes up for it with numerous other f

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    • May 2008 en

      Pentax Optio S12

      Review summary: The tiny, pocket-sized, 12 megapixel Optio S12 features Face Recognition and Dynamic Range Adjustment that's ideal for portraits. For easy composition and review of images, the S12 offers a generous 2.5 inch LCD monitor with an Anti-reflective coating and

      Pros: Compact. Terrific picture quality. Offers a variety of onboard editing options. Able to record in DivX format for high-quality video in a small file size.

      Cons: Looks and feels flimsy. No option for 16:9 still-image shooting. Video playback on a PC or Mac requires installation of (a free) DivX codec. Menu system could be streamlined.

      Verdict: Not yet reviewed by editors.

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    • March 2008 en

      Pentax Optio S12

      Review summary: The Optio S12 features a 2.5 inch LCD, 21 megabytes of internal memory, face recognition, dynamic range adjustment, digital shake reduction and 18 shooting modes with 15 playback modes including a 'green

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    • January 2008 en

      Pentax Optio S12

      By Darren

      Review summary: The Pentax Optio S12 is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. The S12 features a 2.5 inch LCD, 21 megabytes of internal memory, face recognition, dynamic range adjustment, digital shake reduction and 18 shooting modes with 15 playback

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