Pentax Optio P70 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Red)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 0.8 x 3.8 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001QFZM56
• Item model number: P70 Red
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,529 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Look up. Look down. Look into. As the lightest Optio in the Pentax line, the P70 packs 12-megapixel power and a wide-angle lens into a compact, super-portable body. Take on every adventure and still catch every detail. An impressive 12.0-megapixel CCD captures large, detailed images, which can be printed as 11 x 14-inch enlargements (and larger) in clear resolution with impressive image quality.

Optio P70 Highlights

4x wide-angle optical zoom
The 4x internal optical zoom is equivalent to a wide-angle 28-112mm, making it ideal for landscape, indoor, portrait or group photos, as well as farther away subjects.

2.7-inch LCD screen
The large, bright 2.7-inch LCD screen is viewable at wide-angles, even in bright sunlight. It also provides for easy picture review with intuitive, easy-to-read menus.

Ultra-slim body
The P70’s ultra-slim, highly fashionable aluminum body is available in three distinct colors.

Pixel Track Shake Reduction
Pixel Track Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images, as well as ensuring sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Pixel Track SR even produces these sharp images without adding any high ISO noise.

Advanced Face Recognition
With Advanced Face Recognition technology, the camera automatically recognizes and quickly captures up to 32 faces in 0.03 seconds, so every face is bright and focused, even in backlit areas.

Smile Capture and Blink Detection
Smile Capture recognizes the precise moment a subject smiles and releases the shutter automatically, and Blink Detection gives an alert to retake the pictures if anyone’s eyes are closed.

Pentax Auto Picture mode
Pentax Auto Picture mode automatically selects from 8 shooting modes for the best picture in any situation.

Vertical Snap mode
Vertical Snap mode provides the ease of cell phone-camera picture taking with the quality of the latest Pentax Optios by using the OK button to snap shots and the 4-way controller to adjust zoom.

HD movie capture
HD movie capture vividly captures moving memories in wide-screen 720p at 15 FPS.

Pentax Digital Shake Reduction
Digital Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blurring of the subject when photographing still images. At up to ISO 6400, trust the P70 for accurate, blur-free photos.

What's in the Box

• Software CD-ROM S-SW87
• USB Cable I-USB7
• AV Cable I-AVC7
• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI88
• Battery Charge Cradle D-BC88(A)
• AC Plug Cord
• Strap O-ST51

Product Description

As the lightest Optio in the Pentax line, the P70 packs 12.0 megapixel power and a wide-angle lens into a compact, super-portable body. Take on every adventure and still catch every detail. Smile Capture and Blink Detection.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Few Challenges, May 30, 2009

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This review is from: Pentax Optio P70 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Red) (Electronics)

The camera has so many features "modes" and the photos turned out great with high resolution. However, it was very difficult to change between modes, there were long delays while the camera processed the pictures and the battery ran out quickly. My battery did not last the whole day on a recent vacation. I had to take fewer pictures and recharge at night. I finally got an extra battery online.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome bonuses with a few drawbacks..., March 11, 2009

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Alison M. Haines "Mrs Haines" (Georgetown, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Optio P70 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Red) (Electronics)

This camera is great if you really like to take videos as well as pictures. The picture quality is good, not great, and the double flash and preview delay is a little annoying. The zoom for pictures is unlike any point and shoot I've ever worked with and still gets you great quality. The battery dies after about an hour and a half of shooting video, but that is pretty typical. The HD video is a great advantage, and taking videos isn't a daunting task thanks to the triple motion shock thing. Other digital cameras almost seemed pointless because the shaking was naturally so bad, but this is the first one where you can enjoy filming. Highly recommend getting at least a 4 GB memory card.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome travel sized camera, July 10, 2009

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Cynthia Guajardo (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax Optio P70 12MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Red) (Electronics)

My husband I decided to take a trip to Europe this summer and started searching for a ultra compact pocket sized camera. A friend of mine owns the Pentax Optio W30 - basically the same camera only capable of underwater shots. After testing the Optio W30, we decided to buy the Pentax Optio P70 camera because we are impressed with size, features, large LCD screen, MP and ease of use. Even my 11 year old daughter didn't need to read the manual and started using it out of the box including shooting videos. Highly recommend for taking everyday photos.