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Pentax Optio M30

Announced Jan 23, 2007 •
7 megapixels | 2.5″ screen | 38 – 114 mm (3×)
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Announced Jan 23, 2007
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Pentax Optio M30
Jan 23, 2007
Quick specs
Body type Ultracompact
Max resolution 3072 x 2304
Effective pixels 7 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Focal length (equiv.) 38–114 mm
Max aperture F3.1–5.9
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 115,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card, Internal
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 18 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 0.71″)

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Pentax Optio M30
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