Pentax Optio VS20 Wields 20x Optical Zoom

By Allison Johnson | 1/25/2012

Don't adjust your glasses, you read that right: Pentax's new Optio VS20 boasts a 20x optical zoom lens. It doesn't stop there. This plucky little compact ultrazoom has a vertical shutter with zoom ring. We got a little one-on-one time with a pre-production model in Vegas - take a look.

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Pentax Q First Look

By Howard Creech | 10/7/2011

The Pentax Q is easily the world's smallest camera with interchangeable lenses. With a 12 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor and a full complement of manual controls, it may be tiny but it packs a punch. Take a look at our first sample images and impressions.

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Pentax Introduces Optio RZ18 Compact Ultrazoom

By Allison Johnson | 9/12/2011

Pentax offers a new pocketable ultrazoom today, the Optio RZ18. Featuring an 18x optical zoom lens, topping its 10x RZ10 predecessor. It also features 720p HD video capture and macro shooting as close as 4cm.

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Pentax 645D Limited Edition Announced

By Allison Johnson | 7/13/2011

Pentax commemorates its "Camera of the Year" award from Camera Grand Prix Japan 2011 with a limited edition 645D kit.

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Pentax Q Brings System Camera Down to Size

By Allison Johnson | 6/23/2011

Pentax unveils the Q today, making an indisputable claim over the title of world's smallest interchangeable lens camera. This feat is achieved with a 12.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and a new Q mount with a full line of lenses planned. Read on for the lowdown and a hands-on preview.

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Pentax Unveils O-GPS1 Chip for DSLRs

By Allison Johnson | 6/2/2011

Pentax announces today the O-GPS1 unit for Pentax DSLRs, a weather-resistant device that will track the user's location.

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Pentax Optio RS1500 First Look

By Howard Creech | 5/13/2011

The Pentax Optio RS1500 is a camera of a different color. With ten supplied interchangeable faceplates and infinite user-created options, the RS1500 is the most cosmetically unique point-and-shoot on the market. Take a first look at some sample images.

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Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS First Look

By Jim Keenan | 4/22/2011

Like every other rugged point-and-shoot on the market, the Pentax Optio WG-1 is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof. Less common are its LED macro lights around the lens and an on-board GPS chip. Read on for our first impressions of the sporty WG-1.

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Pentax Launches Customizable Optio RS1500

By Allison Johnson | 3/16/2011

Pentax announces a second-gen customizable point-and-shoot. Like its Optio RS1000 predecessor, the RS1500 features a removable faceplate and interchangeable "skins." No tools are required to remove the camera's protective front panel.

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Pentax Optio S1 Unveiled

By Allison Johnson | 3/2/2011

The Pentax Optio S1 makes its debut today, a glossy little compact featuring a 5x optical zoom lens and 720p HD video capture. We had a hands-on look at a pre-production model at CES, now read on for a look at the snazzy little S1.

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Pentax Announces Second 645D Compatible Lens

By Allison Johnson | 2/7/2011

The new smc PENTAX D FA 645 25mm F4 AL [IF] SDM AW lens offers owners of the 645D medium format camera a new wide angle option.

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Pentax Debuts Silver K-5

By Allison Johnson | 2/7/2011

Pentax announces today that it will release a limited edition silver K-5 DSLR along with three limited silver lenses.

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