Pentax Optio LS1100 Digital Camera - Black (14MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 3 inch LCD Screen

The PENTAX Optio LS1100

The PENTAX Optio LS1100 offers high resolution images produced by approximately 14 megapixels, a 3 inch LCD monitor, 4 x Optical Zoom Lens, HD video function and a simple, user-friendly operation.

Compact, Stylish Body

Exceptional image quality

Featuring approximately 14 effective megapixels assuring exceptional image resolution, a state-of-the-art imaging engine with superior noise reduction and the high-performance smc PENTAX optical zoom lens, the Optio LS1100 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged to large sizes, the user is assured of sharp, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.

Large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch LCD monitor

Large, easy-to-view 3.0-inch LCD monitor

Despite its compact body, the Optio LS1100 features a large 3.0-inch high-brightness colour LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots. Since this monitor provides large, detailed images and menus, the user can check them with just a quick glance, and easily and instantly make the desired settings and adjustments.

4 x Optical Zoom Lens with 27.5mm wide-angle coverage

4 x Optical Zoom Lens with 27.5mm wide-angle coverage

The Optio LS1100 comes equipped with a high-performance 4x Optical Zoom Lens covering focal lengths from 4.9mm to 19.6mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to approximately 27.5mm wide angle to 110mm telephoto). Thanks to this wide zoom range, the Optio LS1100 can be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes from spectacular landscapes, majestic architecture and group shots within confined spaces, to tightly cropped snapshots from a distance. When coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, which allows for even tighter zooming in on the subject, the zoom range can be extended to approximately 26.8 times.

High-quality HD-proportioned movie recording

The Optio LS1100 captures beautiful, high-definition-TV-quality movie clips (1280 x 720 pixels). It also comes equipped with the sophisticated Movie SR (Shake Reduction) mode, which automatically compensates camera shake during movie shooting with the help of exclusive software, making it possible for everyone to enjoy high-quality movie shooting with minimal effort.

Auto Picture mode for hands-off selection of the most appropriate shooting mode

The Optio LS1100 features the new-generation Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by accurately assessing various photographic conditions. This user-friendly mode instantly and unfailingly selects one of the 15 shooting modes (eight conventional modes, plus seven new modes including Blue Sky and Sunset) and optimises various camera settings, including sensitivity and shutter speed, to assure the best results with minimal effort by the photographer.

Automatic face detection for beautiful, lively snapshots

The Optio LS1100 features the sophisticated Face Detection AF & AE function, which instantly and accurately detects human faces within the image field, then optimizes focus and exposure settings all automatically. The Optio LS1100 also comes equipped with other convenient features to assist the photographer in capturing beautiful, lively snapshots, including the Smile Capture that automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject's smile, and the Natural Skin mode that captures subjects with smooth, healthy skin tone.