Optical 10x zoom for a variety of subjects and scenes

Equipped with a high-performance wide-angle 10x optical zoom equivalent to 28-280mm, the Optio RZ10 can capture beautiful pictures with a wide range of subjects and scenes, from spectacular landscapes to fast-action sports events.

Automatic selection of the most appropriate shooting mode

The Optio RZ10 features an upgraded version of the PENTAX-original Auto Picture mode, which automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode and optimizes camera settings, to assure the best results.

Sensor-shift Shake Reduction to assure sharp, blur-free images

PENTAX Shake Reduction mechanism effectively compensates for the camera shake which could cause blur images. It allows you to make sharp images even under demanding conditions.

HDTV-proportion movie recording

The Optio RZ10 captures beautiful, 720p HD-TV-quality movie clips. PENTAX sophisticated Movie Shake Reduction mode automatically compensates camera shake during movie shooting.

Exceptional image quality

Equipped with a 14 megapixel-sensor, the Optio RZ10 delivers high quality pictures and well-defined details. Even when images are enlarged, you are assured of brilliant, high-resolution prints with edge-to-edge sharpness.

Automatic face detection for beautiful, lively snapshots

Making beautiful pictures has never been so easy, thanks to the Face Detection function, which detects up to 32 subject's faces and keeps them in sharp focus and optimum exposure. Smile Capture mode automatically releases the shutter the moment the camera detects the subject's smile. With the Blink Detection function, your camera warns you when the subject's eyes were closed at the time of shutter release.

Casual, all-purpose design for every occasion

The Optio RZ10’s casual but stylish design makes it perfect to accompany its owner anywhere and on all occasions — on trips, for day-to-day snapshots, and at holiday events. Meticulous attention has been given to every part of the camera body.

Other features

(1) Large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch color LCD monitor with approximately 230.000 dots.
(2) Burst Shooting of up to 40 images at a maximum speed of 9.1 images per second.
(3) Digital filters, including Toy Camera and Retro, to add creative visual effects.
(4) D-Range setting to prevent overexposed and underexposed areas in an image.
(5) Digital Panorama mode to effortlessly create a single panoramic picture from three images.
(6) MediaImpression 2.0 for PENTAX software for image viewing, editing and filing applications (compatible with the latest operating systems, including Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6)
(7) Eye-Fi connected: optimized for use with Eye-Fi wireless memory cards

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Availability: October 2010