Optio S1

Taking pictures has never looked this good. The ultra-slim Optio S1, with its all-metal body with rounded corners and high reflective, mirror-like surface, proves that fashion and function can go hand in hand. It features a wide angle 5X optical zoom lens, 14 megapixel sensor, 2.7 inch LCD and HD video capabilities. Triple Shake Reduction technology ensures sharp images, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.

Colour Choices: Chrome White Green
Optio S1

    Optio S1 Features

  • With meticulous attention given to every single design detail, the Optio S1 is a stylish, beautifully designed camera that you won’t want to hide in a pocket or carrying case.
  • Combining approximately 14 effective megapixels with the PENTAX-developed imaging engine and high-performance PENTAX zoom lens, the Optio S1 delivers brilliant, high-quality images with well-defined details.
  • 5X wide angle optical zoom lens, covering an angle of view equivalent to approximately 28 to 140 mm in 35 mm format, is ideal for shooting a broad spectrum of subjects, from landscapes to indoor, portrait or group photos.
  • The large, easy-to-view 2.7-inch LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dots allows you to check composition and camera settings with just a quick glance.
  • Triple Shake Reduction technology includes Sensor-Shift Shake Reduction (SR), offering a camera-shake compensation effect equivalent to approximately 3 shutter steps, High-Sensitivity shake reduction mode (Digital SR) via high ISO, and Movie SR, for sharp images, even in the most challenging lighting conditions.
  • Capture beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. An independent Movie REC button on the back panels allows you to instantly start movie recording from any shooting mode without delay.
  • Shoot perfect portraits with fast Face Detection, Smile Capture, and Blink Detection, combined with powerful portrait processing modes for pleasing composition and skin tone.
  • PENTAX Auto Picture mode takes the guesswork out of photography by analyzing the scene and setting the best corresponding shooting mode.
  • Capture images remotely with infrared remote control capabilities (using optional PENTAX remote control).
  • D-Range setting prevents washed out highlights (overexposed) and blocked up shadows (underexposed) in your pictures.
  • Image viewing, editing and filing software included: MediaImpression 3.0 for PENTAX (Windows version) and MediaImpression 2.1 for PENTAX (Macintosh version)

Optio S1 Specifications

Sensor
Type 1/2.3 inch interline transfer CCD with primary colour filter
Effective Pixels 14 megapixels
Total Pixels 14.48 megapixels
Recorded Resolutions Still: 14M (4288x3216), 10M (1:1, 3216x3216), 10M (16:9, 4224x2376), 7M (3072x2304), 2M (16:9, 1920x1080), VGA (640x480)
Movie: 1280x720p30/15, 640x480p30/15, 320x240p30/15
Quality Levels Fixed
Lens
Type/construction PENTAX zoom lens, 9 elements, 8 groups (4 aspheric elements)
Focal length (equiv.) 5-25mm (28-140mm)
Aperture F3.9-5.7
Optical zoom 5X
Digital zoom 6.7X
Combined zoom 33.5X
Intelligent zoom Approx 7X at 7M to 33.5X at VGA
LCD
Type 2.7” widescreen TFT colour LCD w/anti-reflective coating
Resolution: 230,000 dots
Flash
Type Built-in series control auto flash
Modes Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Effective range 3.6m (wide, auto ISO), 2.5m (tele, auto ISO)
Focusing System
Type TTL contrast detection autofocus
Focus modes 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Focus lock Yes, by pressing the shutter release button half way
Focus range Normal: 0.4m to infinity (wide), 1.0m to infinity (tele)
Macro: 0.1-0.5m (wide), 0.3 -0.5m (medium tele length)
Super Macro: 0.05-0.3m (wide)
Metering System
Type TTL metering. Choice of Multi-segment metering, Centre-weighted metering, Spot metering
Exposure Compensation ±2EV(1/3EV steps)
Sensitivity
Auto 64-800, Digital SR 64-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 5M)
Manual 64-6400 (ISO 3200-6400 5M)
White Balance
Modes Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual setting
Image Stabilization
Still Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M)
Movie Movie SR
Shutter
Type Programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter
Shutter speed 1/1600 sec to 1/4 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode)
Drive Modes
Mode selection One Shot, Self Timer, Continuous, Burst, Remote Control
Continuous FPS TBD
Self-timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Remote control Infrared (using optional PENTAX remote Controller)
Capture Modes
Mode selection Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight), Program, Blue Sky, Landscape, Flower, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Portrait, Natural Skin Tone, Food, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Sport, Surf & Snow, Fireworks, Frame Composite (3M), Party, Candlelight, Text, Miniature Filter (5M), HDR Filter, Movie, Green, Voice Recording
Face detection Yes (up to 16 faces), Smile Capture, Blink Detection
Date stamp Yes, date, date-time, time (not available in Green mode)
Dynamic Range Adjustment Yes, highlight and shadow correction
Playback Modes
Mode selection One Shot, Index (4 or 9 thumbnails), Magnification, Movie Playback, Sound Playback, Histogram, Folder Display, Select & Delete, Calendar
Mode palette Slideshow, Image Rotation, Miniature Filter (5M), HDR Filter, Digital Filter, Frame Composite (3M), Movie Edit, Redeye Edit, Resize, Cropping, Image & Sound Copy, Voice Memo, Protect, DPOF, Startup Screen
Digital filters (playback) B&W, Sepia, Toy Camera, Retro, Colour, Colour Extract, Colour Emphasis, Soft, Brightness
Movie edit Save As Still Image, Movie Divide
File Formats
Still JPG (EXIF 2.3), DCF 2.0, DPOF, Print Image Matching III
Movie
(compression)
AVI (Motion JPG)
Sound WAV (PCM), monaural
Storage Media
Internal memory 42.7MB
Removable memory SD, SDHC, SDXC
Interfaces
Ports USB 2.0 hi-speed, AV out
Video out NTSC, PAL
Power Supply
Power source Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI78
Recordable images Approx 180*
Playback time Approx 120 min**
Movie recording time Approx 70 min**
Audio recording time Approx 110 min**
AC adapter available n/a
* Recording capacity above 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.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions 90.5 x 54.5 x 20.5 mm (W x H x D)
Weight Without battery or removable memory: 110g
Loaded and ready: 126g
Operating temperature 0-40°C
Language Support
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Thai, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese
Computer System Requirements*
*For device connectivity. Bundled software requirements may vary.
Windows: Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7, USB port
Mac: Mac OS 10.3.9, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, USB port

Optio S1 Accessories

  • Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-L178 Rechargeable L-ION Battery D-L178
    Model No. 39741
  • Adapter Kit Battery Charger Kit K-BC78U
    Model No. 39746
  • Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1 Waterproof Remote Control O-RC1
    Model No. 39892
  • Remote Control F Remote Control F
    Model No. 37377

What’s In the Box

  • Optio S1
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery D-LI78
  • Power Adapter Kit
  • USB Cable
  • AV Cable
  • Strap
  • Software CD-Rom
Model No.15906 – Chrome
Model No.15921 – Black
Model No.15936 – Green
Operating Manual: Link to Manual