drag2share: Pentax crams 18x optical zoom into Optio RZ18 point-and-shoot camera

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/pentax-crams-18x-optical-zoom-into-optio-rz18-point-and-shoot-ca/

Guess what, amateur shooters? The superzoom just got shrunk. Pentax has just outed a new compact that touts a downright impressive 18x optical zoomer (25-450mm equivalent), with the snooping lens married to a 16 megapixel sensor, a smattering of shake reduction technologies and a 3-inch HVGA LCD 'round back. Moreover, you'll find a nine-point autofocus system, face detection algorithms, an SDXC card slot and an HD video mode capable of snagging 720p clips at 30 frames per second. It's all set to ship next month in black, white and orange for $299.95 here in the States, with the full presser embedded just after the break.

Gallery: Pentax Optio RZ18 point-and-shoot camera press shots

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