Pentax Announces Four New Compact Cameras

[Adam]

With its goal to offer customers with compact, advanced, yet affordable point-and shoot cameras, Pentax announced three new compact cameras along with the two new upcoming DSLRs this month. These include the Optio M50, S12, A40 and E50.

Pentax Optio S12 Features
-12 Megapixels
-3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom
-2.5" Display
-Advanced features for experienced users
-Sleek and compact design
-Available 04/08, $280

Pentax Optio M50 Features
-8 Megapixels
-5x Optical Zoom, 5x Digital Zoom
-2.5" Display
-Available 03/08, $230

Pentax Optio E50 Features
-8.1 Megapixels
-3x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom
-2.4" Display
-"Green" mode and other scene modes for simple operation
-AA Battery-Powered
-Available 03/08, $150

Pentax Optio A40 Features
-12 Megapixels
-3x Optical Zoom, 6x Digital Zoom
-2.5" Display
-Advanced features for experienced user
-Mechanical Shake Reduction
-Available 02/08, $300

Visit the official Pentax press release for more details: Pentax Imaging - Pentax Press Release