January 26, 2010
HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX Products is pleased to announce the launch of the PENTAX Optio E90 digital compact camera. Offering a host of convenient, user-friendly features — including an upgraded Smile Capture function that automatically and accurately detects and records the subject’s smiling face — this new entry-class model simplifies high-quality digital photography for everyone — even for beginning photographers.
Automatic face detection, with Smile Capture function to automatically detect the subject’s smile
The Optio E90 features the advanced Face Detection AF & AE function, which automatically detects the subject’s face, then optimizes the focus and exposure settings. It is also equipped with the Smile Capture function, which detects a smile on the subject’s face and releases the shutter at the right moment — all automatically.Auto Picture mode for automatic selection of the ideal shooting mode
The Optio E90 features the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically and instantly selects one of eight shooting modes (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Flower, Sport, Standard, and Candlelight) for a given subject or scene. Thanks to this user-friendly mode, the photographer can effortlessly capture beautiful, high-quality digital images of various subjects and scenes.Comfortable, easy-to-hold grip
The Optio E90’s exterior has been treated with a non-slip rubber coating to prevent the camera from accidentally slipping out of the photographer’s hand. The right side of the front panel has also been slightly raised from the rest of the body to form a grip for a fatigue-free, firm and comfortable hold of the camera.Powered by world-standard AA-size batteries
Because the Optio E90 uses two world-standard AA-size batteries, replacements can be found almost anywhere in the world, eliminating worries about unexpected battery shortage. Its highly energy-efficient design gives it the ability to take approximately 220 images* with a pair of fresh alkaline batteries.* Based on measurement conditions conforming to CIPA specifications.
Green mode to assure pushbutton-easy shooting to beginners
With simple pushbutton operation, the Optio E90’s user-friendly Green mode automatically selects the optimum combination of exposure settings, ISO sensitivity and other factors for a given subject or scene. This mode not only makes high-quality digital photography simple and effortless even for first-time digital photographers, but it also comes in handy when the photographer asks someone else to take his/her pictures, or when the user has simply lost track of camera settings.Double anti-shake protection to prevent camera shake and subject shake in unfavorable conditions
** When the Movie SR mode is selected, the angle of view becomes narrower than normal shooting.
Digital filters to add personal, creative touches to recorded images
The Optio E90 comes equipped with six digital filters to add various visual effects to recorded images without needing a computer. In addition to the conventional Monochrome and Sepia filters, the Optio E90 offers the new Starburst filter, which creates cross-, heart- or star-shaped highlights from nighttime illuminations or reflections on the water. The user can even apply multiple filters to a single image.Digital Panorama mode to compose extra-wide-perspective images
The Optio E90 features the creative Digital Panorama mode, which automatically creates a single panoramic picture from as many as three images. All the photographer has to do is follow simple instructions displayed on the LCD monitor and move the camera sideways (or up and down). This mode comes in extremely handy when shooting expansive subjects, such as spectacular landscapes or high-rise buildings, which cannot be captured in a single standard-format image.Exceptional image quality with approximately 10.1 effective megapixels
Coupling approximately 10.1 effective megapixels with the high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio E90 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged to bigger sizes, the user is assured of sharp, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.Optical 3X zoom lens covering angles as wide as 31.5mm
The Optio E90 comes equipped with an optical 3X zoom lens covering focal lengths from approximately 31.5mm to 94.5mm (in the 35mm format). Its 31.5mm wide-angle coverage is particularly handy when in a confined space but photographing breathtaking landscapes, magnificent structures or group snapshots. Coupled with the Intelligent Zoom function, which allows even tighter zooming in on the subject without compromising image quality, the user can extend the zoom range to approximately 17.1 times.Other features
Lens | PENTAX zoom lens, 7 elements in 6 groups (3 aspherical elements) | |
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Focal Length | 5.7 - 17.1mm | |
35mm equivalent focal length | approx. 31.5 - 94.5mm | |
Aperture | F2.9(W) - F5.2(T) | |
Zoom | Optical Zoom | 3X |
Digital Zoom | approx. 5.7X | |
Intelligent Zoom | approx. 3.6X at 7M, approx. 17.1X at 640 (including optical zoom) |
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Motion Blur Reduction | Still | Hi-sensitivity anti-shake mode (Digital SR) |
Movie | Movie shake reduction mode (Movie SR) | |
Focus | Type | 3-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF |
Focus Range (From lens face) |
Standard: 0.5m - infinity (at wide setting), 0.5m - infinity (at tele setting) 1.64 ft. - infinity (at wide setting), 1.64 ft. - infinity (at tele setting) Macro: 0.1 - 0.6m (at wide setting), 0.35 - 0.6m (at tele setting) 0.33 - 1.97 ft. (at wide setting) Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus: available |
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Face Detection | Face Detection AF&AE is available at all mode. 10 people at most. Smile Capture | |
Number of Effective pixels | approx. 10.1 megapixels | |
Image Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD | |
Number of Recorded pixels | Still | 10M, 7M, 5M, 3M, 2.1M(16:9), 1024, 640 |
Movie | 640, 320 | |
Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) | Auto, Fixed (ISO 100 - 1600) | |
White Balance | Auto | |
Display | 2.7" LCD, approx. 230K dots | |
Exposure Control | Metering System | Multi-segment metering |
Exposure Compensation | ±2EV (1/3EV steps) | |
Scene modes | Auto Picture, Program, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half-length Portrait, Movie, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Natural Skin Tone, Candlelight, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite, Sunset, Green | |
Playback modes | Slideshow, Digital Filter(W&B, Sepia, Color, Fisheye Filter, Starburst, Brightness Filter), Frame Composite, Resize, Cropping, Image Copy, Image Rotation, Red-eye Compensation, Protect, DPOF, Image Recovery, Face close-up playback | |
Shutter Speed | 1/2000- 1/4 sec. 4 sec. at most (Night Scene mode setting) | |
Built-in flash | Modes | Flash-on and Flash-off modes. "Red-eye" reduction function employs a pre-discharge. |
Flash Range | Wide: approx. 0.1 - 5.4m (ISO Auto) approx. 0.33 - 18 ft. (ISO Auto) Tele: approx. 0.35 - 3.0m (ISO Auto) approx. 1.64 - 9.8 ft. (ISO Auto) |
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Drive Modes | One shot, Self-timer, Continuous Shooting, Multi-Burst (VGA@16 shots) | |
Storage Media | Built-in Memory (approx. 6MB), SD/SDHC Memory Card | |
Power Source | 2 AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel and Rechargeable Ni-MH), Optional AC adapter kit is also available | |
Battery life | Still*: approx. 220 shots ( 2AA Alkaline batteries), approx. 600 shots (2AA Lithium batteries) Playback**: approx. 400 min. ( 2AA Alkaline batteries), approx. 800 min. ( 2AA Lithium batteries) |
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Interfaces | USB, AV terminal | |
Video Output | NTSC/PAL | |
Dimensions | approx. 92.5(W) x 60.0(H) x 28.0(D)mm (excluding the operation parts and
protrusion.) approx. 3.6(W) x 2.4(H) x 1.1(D) inches (excluding the operation parts and protrusion.) |
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Weight | With battery & SD card | approx. 170g (loaded and ready) approx. 6.0 oz. |
Body | approx. 122g (without battery and SD memory card) approx. 4.3 oz. |
* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots
recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may vary depending
on operating conditions.
** According to the result of PENTAX in-house testing.
[ Storage capacity ]
Still | 10MH | 10M | 7M | 5M | 3M | 2.1M (16:9) | 1024 | 640 |
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Built-in Memory * | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 36 | 68 |
512MB | 120 | 241 | 301 | 371 | 603 | 805 | 1859 | 3453 |
1GB | 241 | 483 | 604 | 743 | 1208 | 1611 | 3719 | 6908 |
2GB | 491 | 983 | 1228 | 1512 | 2458 | 3278 | 7565 | 10000 |
4GB | 965 | 1930 | 2413 | 2970 | 4827 | 6436 | 10000 | 10000 |
Movie | 640 | 320 | ||
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30fps | 15fps | 30fps | 15fps | |
Built-in Memory * | 00:00:10 | 00:00:21 | 00:00:21 | 00:00:43 |
512MB | 00:08:57 | 00:17:54 | 00:17:54 | 00:35:48 |
1GB | 00:17:54 | 00:35:49 | 00:35:49 | 01:11:38 |
2GB | 00:36:25 | 01:12:51 | 01:12:51 | 02:25:42 |
4GB | 01:11:31 | 02:23:02 | 02:23:03 | 04:46:06 |
* Approx. 6MB
The maximum file size is 2GB for movie.