The Optio S10 features the new-generation Face-Recognition AF & AE function. Combined with the Natural Skin shooting mode, which eliminates the annoying digital noise on the subject's skin area to produce smooth, natural skin tones, it captures beautiful faces, frame after frame.

The Optio S10 comes equipped with the user-friendly Half-length Portrait mode, which assures the best-balanced framing for portrait images, based on the size and position of the subject's face initially detected by the camera, to simplify portrait shooting.

Note: The image size is fixed at 3.0 megapixels when the Half-length Portrait mode is selected.

The Optio S10 is one of the most compact, lightweight in the 10-effective-megapixels class. Despite its compact dimensions however, it delivers outstanding, high-quality images. In addition, it features a wide-view LCD monitor to assure easy viewing from many different angles. Thanks to its built-in LCD booster, you can check captured images effortlessly even under harsh sunshine.

The Optio S10's Digital SR (Shake Reduction) system comes handy in the dark. When it detects low-lighting conditions, it automatically raises the sensitivity level up to ISO 3200 to prevent camera or subject shake.

The Optio S10's Movie SR (Shake Reduction) system minimizes annoying camera shake in movie shooting, while letting you capture VGA-format movie clips (30 frames per second) at sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels. Coupled with the digital movie anti-shake function, it assures high-quality, blur-free movie clips in a wide variety of applications.

Auto-Tracking AF
to Maintain Constant Focus on Active Subjects for Timely Shutter Releases

Once the subject is captured in focus, the Optio S10's auto-tracking AF mode keeps it in crisp focus, even when it moves around in the image field. By eliminating the need for frequent refocusing, this lets you effortlessly capture the decisive moment, even when the subject is an active child or unpredictable pet.

Mode Palettes
to Offer Instant Setting of Shooting and Playback Modes via Simple Icon Selection

Innovative Sliding Lens System
for Space-Efficient Lens Storage

The Optio S10 features the PENTAX-developed Sliding Lens System, which stores the zoom lens in two vertical steps. This reduces the overall camera size and enhances portability without adverse effects on optical performance or image quality.

Digital Filters
to Add Artistic Touches

Since the Optio S10 offers a set of digital filters, including color, digital and brightness, you can effortlessly edit captured images to add creative and artistic touches — a fun, exciting feature available only to digital camera users.

Photo Frames
to Customize Images for Special Occasions

The Optio S10 lets you create an eye-catching framed image with great ease, either by displaying your choice of frame on the screen during shooting or by adding the most fitting frame to a recorded image. You can also replace these frames by downloading new ones from the PENTAX Web site.

World-Time and Calendar Functions
for On-the-Road Convenience around the Globe

The Optio S10 is compatible with Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching III to produce beautiful printouts faithful to the camera data. It is also compatible with DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to control the number of prints and date imprint information.

When you want to share special memories with your friends or relatives, you can make copies of recorded images or movies on a DVD or videotape, simply by connecting the Optio S10 to a DVD recorder or video deck via the included AV cable. Such copies also allow other people to watch the memorable scenes comfortably on a larger TV or projector screen.