Pentax A10 Specifications

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Model Name:	Pentax Optio A10
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	A10
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$350.00
Street Price:	$239.49
Date Available:	TBD
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	5.1 oz (145 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.5 x 2.1 x 0.9 in. (89 x 55 x 23 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	8.0
Sensor Format:	1/1.8 inch
Sensor size:	38.1976mm² (7.18mm x 5.32mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGB
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 648 x 480 (0.3 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	0.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30.00) 320x240 (30.00)
Movie File Format:	DivX MPEG4
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	smc Pentax Power Zoom
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 112mm
Focal Length (actual):	7.9 - 23.7mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	12 - 40 cm 4.7 - 15.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5
Rear Display Resolution:	232,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	8.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, center, spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, Pet
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto+red-eye reduction, Flash-on +red-eye reduction, Auto backlight compensation
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	DivX MPEG4
Included Memory:	24.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	2.80
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	0.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	999
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	1.36 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	1.64 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.470 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.300 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	4.7 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	150 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary Lithium Ion
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software (S-SW42)
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Pentax Shake Reduction system