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Pentax Optio 555  
 
DCRP Review of Optio 555
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Manufacturer: Pentax
Model name: Optio 555
Date announced: 2003-09-03
MSRP:
Official site: Optio 555 Home Page
 
Max resolution: 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 5X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 37.5mm - 187.5mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F4.6
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: No
Macro (min distance): Yes
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/1.5"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 64/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 320 x 240
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: TIFF
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/MMC card (16MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 4-100
Batteries used: Li-ion (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.6 in / 99.1 x 58.4 x 40.6 mm
Weight (empty): 7.2 oz / 205 g
Bundled software: ACDSee 5.0
 
Misc. notes: Slightly faster version of Optio 550. Also supports PictBridge. Hybrid AF system for faster focusing.