The PENTAX Optio S5z combines an easy-to-view 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 3X optical zoom and the power of 5.0 effective megapixels. Measuring 3.3 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 0.8 (D) inches, the Optio S5z offers outstanding image quality with a 5 megapixel CCD and a 3X optical smc PENTAX zoom lens.

A large 2.5-inch LCD monitor offers 100% field of view and the clarity of 110,000 pixels. High-quality extended movie captures MPEG-4 (640 x 480) at 30fps with a range of built-in editing features.

PENTAX Optio S5z

Steve’s Digicams reviewed the PENTAX Optio S5z today and had this to say-

“The Pentax Optio S5Z will tempt beginners with its under-$350 MSRP, 5-megapixel resolution, ease of fully-automatic operation, useful scene modes, and durable compact design. It trails the competition, however, with its average still image quality, poor moving image quality, lack of an optical viewfinder and sometimes unusable LCD viewfinder. If you’re in the market for an easy to use compact 5-megapixel digicam, you should also consider the Nikon CoolPix 5900; at a comparable street price, it offers better still and moving image quality, an optical viewfinder and more usable (but smaller) LCD in a similarly-sized body.”

Features:
* Stylish, ultra-compact body with an aluminum alloy exterior measures just 3.3 (W) x 2.2 (H) x 0.8 (D) inches. Outstanding image quality thanks to a 1/2.5-inch primary color 5 megapixel CCD, 3X optical smc PENTAX lens and high-performance ASIC.
* Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor offers 100% field of view and the clarity of 110,000 pixels.
* High-quality extended movie captures MPEG-4 (640 x 480) at 30fps with a range of built-in editing features.
* Quick response with approx. 0.01 sec.* shutter release lag time.
* Personalization is a snap with the Fn (Function) button by creating a shortcut to four functions from a choice of 11.