| Price |
$549.99 |
| Sensor |
5-megapixel, 1/1.8-inch 5.3MP CCD |
| Lens |
Pentax f2.8-4.6 5x zoom |
| Focus |
Auto, manual, 15cm in macro mode 2cm in super macro mode |
| Exposure |
Program AE, shutter-priority, aperture-priority,
manual, scene modes |
| Metering |
Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Monitor |
1.5-inch |
| AE Compensation |
+/-2EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Flash |
Auto, on, off, red-eye |
| Video output |
PAL or NTSC |
| Movie recording |
320 x 240 with sound |
| Other features |
Panoramic and 3D modes |
| Image storage |
SD |
| Batteries |
Lithium-ion rechargeable, D-L17 |
| AC adaptor |
Supplied |
| Weight |
205g (without battery or card) |
| Dimensions |
100mm(w) x 59mm(h) x 39.5mm(d) |
| Transfer |
USB |
| OS |
Windows 98/Me, 2000 or XP. Mac OS8.6 or later |
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| Verdict |
The Optio 500 is good value in terms
of features, and its 5x optical zoom is tempting too. But its design and
handling aren't brilliant and it's not without flaws elsewhere. Worse,
its rivals are just that much better. |
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| Features: |
90 |
| Images: |
82 |
| Build: |
81 |
| Value: |
76 |
| Final Score: |
82 |
