May 12, 2005

Pentax announces three new Optio Digital Cameras

by Dhiram Shah

Pentax has announced three new additions to the Optio range – two five megapixel models and four million pixel camera. The five megapixel Pentax Optio S5z has an aluminum alloy exterior, a 2.5-inch LCD and employs the sliding lens system, so although it has a 3x zoom, it remains compact at 3.3×2.2×0.8 inches. The other two Optios, the S55 (pictured) and S45, are for absolute beginners and offer five and four million pixels respectively. Both have a 3x zoom and 2.5-inch LCD. All cameras will be ship in June, as will the sixth DA lens 50 – 200mm F4 – 5.6, announced at PMA.