The Pentax Optio S12 Digital Camera offers the highest technology in the smallest possible body. The Pentax Optio S12 has a 12 megapixel CCD imager and a Pentax-branded 3x optical zoom lens.

Power for the S12 comes from a proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable battery or optional AC adapter, and the camera stores images on SD/SDHC cards or 21MB of built-in memory. There's also USB 2.0 High-Speed computer connectivity and NTSC / PAL video out to let you see your photos or movies on a television

Face Recognition helps the camera set the focus and exposure optimally for those all-important friends and family members and DiX video compression ensures you'll be able to capture plenty of embarrassing moments in high quality.

Inside the 12 megapixels resolution with digital "Shake Reduction" and "Face Recognition" function complete the superb features for this state-of-the-art compact camera. The Pentax S12 camera further features a clear and bright 2.5’’ TFT Colour LCD Monitor with 232,000 pixels and Anti-reflection Coating. The Pentax Optio S12 is an ultra-compact, high-end lavishly equipped digital camera in a stunning aluminium body. The camera features easy to understand menus for simple operation.

The tiny, pocket-sized, 12 megapixel Pentax S12 features face recognition and dynamic range adjustment that's ideal for portraits. For easy composition and review of images, the S12 offers a generous 2.5 inch LCD monitor with an anti-reflective coating and bright mode. Digital shake reduction automatically selects a higher ISO, up to 3200, for blur-free images.

Pentax Optio S12 Specifications :

• 12 Megapixel CCD; 1/1.7’’ CCD
• Ultra-compact with 2.5’’ TFT Monitor
• 3x optical zoom: f/ 2.8-5.4 / 7.9-23.7mm (38 - 114mm in35mm film format)
• Digital “Shake Reduction“ for picture and video modes; sensitivity to ISO 3200
• Full automatic mode and
• 18 Picture Modes
• Available in attractive colours: silver, black, pink and metallic blue
• 21 MB internal memory
• Dimensions: 87 (W) x 54 (H) x 21 (D) mm
• Weight 130g operational
• Available: Spring 2008

Pentax S12 modifications from Pentax Optio S10:

• Resolution 12 Megapixel
• 6x digital zoom
• Sensitivity: ISO 50 to ISO 3200
• Digital Shake Reduction and Face Recognition AF & AE in all modes of operation
• 18 different Picture modes
• Available in four attractive colours

Additional information at a glance :

• Clear and bright 2.5’’ TFT Colour LCD Monitor with 232,000 pixels and Anti-reflection Coating
• Movie Function with 30 fps
• Portrait recognition with Face Selector: Fully automatic focusing and exposure – automatic object recognition within the autofocus frames. The autofocus and exposure set according to the object position so that exact focus and proper skin tones are assured, even in backlighting conditions.
• There is a suitable programme for any shooting situation – Program Automatic, Night scene, Video, Sound recording, Landscape, Flowers, Portrait, Natural Skin Tones, Sand+Snow, Sport, Kids, Pets, Food, digital “Shake Reduction“ (SR), Text, Frames.