Pentax Optio W90 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera

2010 March 10
by jhay | with 1,064 views

The first time I’ve ever laid my hands on a Pentax camera was years ago back in high school, when I tried out my uncle’s film SLR that had a broken 50mm lens. It was bulky, heavy, and looked like it would stand the rugged outdoors.

The same could be said to the upcoming Pentax Optio W90. Though not a dSLR, this new digital camera has been built to be used for outdoors especially for the adventurous ones.

Pentax Option W90

12 MP digi-cam built for Outdoors

  • 12.1 megapixel CCD
  • 720p high-definition video at 30 fps
  • Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent)
  • 2.7″ LCD 16:9 display
  • Waterproof up to 20 ft

The Optio W90 can recognize up to 32 faces with its own face-recognition technology. Not that just, a new feature not found in most of its competitors is a pet recognition feature that allows the camera to automatically snap the shutter when your pet turns to face the camera. Most neat for taking photos of your pets that wouldn’t just sit still.

Another neat feature of the Optio W90 is its Digital Microscope mode which enables you to capture images of objects that are within an inch away. Then the three LED lights surround the lens to provide lighting for these extreme macro shots. It would be great for taking photos of plants and flowers but I’m not sure if it will let you take nice photos of insects as you have to get really close with the camera.

The Pentax Optio W90 would be released this coming April and would carry a price tag in the region of $330.00 USD or Php15, 095.

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    7 Responses leave one →
    1. Cheche permalink
      April 14, 2010

      Do you know where will this be available? what store and mall? thanks! ^_^

    2. April 1, 2010

      I’m really looking forward to grabbing one of these this summer. I owned a Pentax Optio W30, and it’s my favorite digital camera I’ve used to date. It broke awhile back, so I’m in need of a new one, the W90 looks like the route I’ll be taking.

    3. March 16, 2010

      kaya yan, basta ipon ipon lang.

    4. March 12, 2010

      mukhang mapapabili ako nito. :)

      • March 14, 2010

        Ako hanggang tingin na lang. Ang mahal kasi. hahaha

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