Pentax Optio S1 Digital Still Camera - Green (14MP , 5 x Wide Angle Optical Zoom) 2.7 inch LCD

In addition to a unique and sophisticated mirror-like body finish, the Optio S1 features a high-definition mechanically stabilized sensor of 14 megapixels and an optical wide-angle 5x zoom. Furthermore, the Optio S1 is equipped with a high-quality HD video function, recording at a frame rate of 30 fps, easy-viewable on a large 2.7" LCD monitor of 230 000 dots. Only 20mm thick, it will be your best companion for all your great photo opportunities.  The Optio S1 has also been designed as a model that enables easier and more beautiful photography. You can almost leave it up to the camera to take photos, through the face recognition function, smile capture, blink detection, and scene modes – 22 in total.   The camera comes in 3 different colours, chrome, black and aquamarine green, to suit everyone’s desire to own a beautiful "jewel".

Only 20mm Thick

Stylish body with well-conceived design

The Optio S1’s chrome model combines a high-quality aluminum-alloy housing with a unique mirror-finish plating on the body surface. The black and green models have also been treated with different gloss-coating. Each model comes with a lens barrel that matches its body color, while all models feature laser-engraved logos. Thanks to the meticulous attention given to every single design detail, the Optio S1 is a stylish, beautifully designed imaging tool that is almost a fashion accessory.

Versatile optical 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage

Despite its compact dimensions, the Optio S1 features an optical 5X zoom lens covering focal lengths from 5.0mm to 25.0mm (equivalent in the 35mm format to 28mm wide angle to 140mm telephoto). Thanks to its wide zoom range, the Optio S1 can be used for a wide variety of subjects and scenes — from breathtaking landscapes, majestic architectural photos and group shots in confined spaces, to tightly cropped snapshots taken from a distance. When coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, which allows even tighter zooming in on the subject, the zoom range can be extended to 33.5 times.

Exceptional image quality

Combining the exceptional image resolution assured by 14 effective megapixels and a state-of-the-art imaging engine with a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens and a reliable SR (Shake Reduction) system, the Optio S1 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when enlarged to poster sizes, the images ensure sharp, high-resolution prints with excellent edge-to-edge sharpness.

5 x Optical Wide Angle Lens

Triple anti-shake protection to prevent different types of camera shake

CCD-shift-type SR

The Optio S1 incorporates an advanced CCD-shift-type SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, which assures sharp, blur-free images even in shake-prone shooting conditions — such as when using a telephoto lens, or when shooting a sunset or indoor scene in incident light only — by effectively compensating camera shake for up to three shutter steps.

High-Sensitivity anti-shake mode

When it detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, the Optio S1 automatically raises the sensitivity to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed to effectively minimize the adverse effects of camera shake and subject shake under poor lighting conditions.

Movie SR mode

During movie recording, the Optio S1 prevents blurry images by using exclusive PENTAX software to digitally minimize annoying shake of the camera.

Single Action Record Button

High-quality, HD-proportioned movie recording with single-action REC button

The Optio S1 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. It even comes with an independent Movie REC button on the back panel, so the user can start movie recording from any shooting mode without delay.

Advanced, user-friendly Auto Picture mode for hands-off selection of the appropriate shooting mode

The Optio S1 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject or scene by accurately and instantly accessing all photographic conditions affecting the subject or scene. It detects 14 different subjects and scenes including people, landscape, blue sky and sunset, and instantly optimizes all camera settings such as sensitivity and shutter speed, insuring the user sharp and beautiful images with minimal effort.

Upgraded face detection for greater fun and convenience

The Optio S1 features a new-generation Face Detection AF&AE function, which instantly and accurately detects the subject’s face in the image field, then catches it in sharp focus and optimum exposure. It also comes equipped with other convenient features to make portrait and snapshot photography simple and effortless, including: the Smile Capture mode that automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject’s smile; and the Natural Skin mode that reproduces natural, healthy skin texture.

Creative image-editing tools to broaden visual presentation possibilities

The Optio S1 comes equipped with nine digital filters, including Toy Camera and Retro, to add various visual effects to recorded images without requiring a computer. It also offers other creative tools such as the Miniature filter, which turns an actual scene into an image full of miniature models, and the HDR filter, which produces images with an extra-wide gradation range. Thanks to these creative tools, the user can create a wide variety of unique visual effects with very little effort.