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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Pentax Digital Cameras > Pentax Optio MX

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Pentax Optio MX

General
Model Name:	Pentax Optio MX
Model Number:	MX
Camera Format:	Other
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$374.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	375 g 13.1 oz
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	73 x 59 x 104 mm 2.9 x 2.3 x 4.1 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	640x480
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	3.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:	Unknown CCD
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	3
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	38 - 380 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x or 10x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Contrast Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	Yes
Manual Focus Steps:
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 16.3 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	10 - 150 cm 4.1 - 61.2 in
Min Macro Area:
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.9
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.9 (wide) / f/3.5 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
Optical VF Type:	n/a
Optical VF Accuracy:	n/a
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.8
LCD Resolution (pixels):	134000
Max Playback Zoom:	12.00
Exposure
ISO Settings:
ISO Rating Max:
Number of White Balance Settings:
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:
Longest Shutter Time:	4
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/2000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.25 EV
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Meter
Spot Metering:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	2 or 10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash-Off, Flash-On, Auto + red-eye reduction, Flash-On + red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	5.1
Flash Range Description:	Wide: Approx.0.33ft -16.73ft (0.1m – 5.1m); Tele: Approx. 1.97ft -12.46ft (0.6m – 3.8m)
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:	Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing
Startup Time:
Shutdown Time:
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:
Cycle Time Min Res:
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI7
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Batteries Included:
Battery Charger Included:
More Information
Notes & Features:
Review URL:	Review
Test Shots URL:	Test Shots
Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website