megapixel.net logo

Digital Camera News and Reviews

Megapixel.net Partners
Be a Megapixel Partner



internet.commerce
Be a Commerce Partner


















Pentax Optio S7

Reviewed October 2006

Specifications

Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Physical

Width 85 mm (3.4") Height 53.5 mm (2.1")
Depth 19 mm (0.7") Weight 120 g (4.2 oz) with battery and card
Power Rechargeable D-LI8 lithium-ion battery and charger Options SD Cards, Remote control, AC Adapter.

Photographic

LCD Screen 2.5" TFT LCD
232,000 pixels
Sensitivity Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 ISO
Metering Multi-segment,
Centre-weighted
Spot.
White balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
Exposure Modes Autp, Program, and 12 scene modes. Focus

5-point autofocus by TTL contrast detection

Shutter type Electronic + mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000 - 4 sec.
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction Auto.
Self-Timer 10 sec Flash Range
(200 ISO)
Wide:
0.15 - 5.1 m
(0.49 -17')
Telephoto:
0.4 -2.7 m
(1.31 -8.9')

Technical

Sensor type CCD Sensor Size 1/2.5"
Number of pixels 7.38 million pixels, 7.0 million effective Image sizes (resolution)

3072 x 2304
2560 x 1920
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1024 x 768
640 x 480

Time between photos
(High res. JPEG)
2 sec. between 1st and 2nd Start time 2 seconds
Zoom Lens smc PENTAX 3X zoom 6.2 - 18.6 mm 35mm equivalent 37.5 - 112.5 mm
Lens Configuration 6 elements in 5 groups, 2 aspherical elements. Apertures f2.7-5.2
Normal Focusing distance

40 cm (1.3 ft) - infinity

Macro Focusing distance 15 - 49 cm
(0.5 - 1.64') in wide angle
Video out NTSC or PAL (selected in Setup Menu) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Memory

23 MB of Built-in memory

SD/SDHC card slot, no card provided

Image Capacity
(23 MB Internal Memory)
3072 = 9
2560 = 13
2304 = 17
2048 = 21
1600 = 30
1024 = 55
640 = 102
Image formats JPEG, AVI Movie Yes, with sound.
Compare Prices for
High Capacity Battery For PENTAX Optio S7 Li-ion 750Mah
StoreSeller RatingsDescriptionPrice
MegaCapacityin stock$15.96
Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion



internet.comearthweb.comDevx.commediabistro.comGraphics.com

Search:

Jupitermedia Corporation has two divisions: Jupiterimages and JupiterOnlineMedia

Jupitermedia Corporate Info

Legal Notices, Licensing, Reprints, Permissions, Privacy Policy.
Advertise | Newsletters | Tech Jobs | Shopping | E-mail Offers

Whitepapers and eBooks

Symantec Whitepaper: Converging System and Data Protection for Complete Disaster Recovery
Intel Whitepaper: Comparing Two- and Four-Socket Platforms for Server Virtualization
IBM Solutions Brief: Go Green With IBM System xTM And Intel
HP eBook: Simplifying SQL Server Management
IBM Contest: Are You the Next Superstar? Join the "Search for the XML Superstar" Contest to Find Out
Intel PDF: Quad-Core Impacts More Than the Data Center
Intel PDF: Virtualization Delivers Data Center Efficiency
Go Parallel Article: PDC 2008 in Review
Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups: Empowering Both Business Owners and IT
Intel Whitepaper: Building a Real-World Model to Assess Virtualization Platforms
PDF: Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology with Intel Core2 Duo Processor
Microsoft Article: Build and Run Virtual Machines with Hyper-V Server 2008
  Go Parallel Article: Q&A with a TBB Junkie
IBM Whitepaper: Innovative Collaboration to Advance Your Business
Internet.com eBook: Real Life Rails
IBM eBook: The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
Internet.com eBook: Best Practices for Developing a Web Site
IBM CXO Whitepaper: The 2008 Global CEO Study "The Enterprise of the Future"
Avaya Article: Call Control XML in Action - A CCXML Auto Attendant
IBM CXO Whitepaper: Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable Workforce--The Global Human Capital Study 2008
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro: Web Conferencing and eLearning Whitepapers
Symantec Whitepaper: Comprehensive Backup and Recovery of VMware Virtual Infrastructure
MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES