PENTAX Launches New Optio E80 and P80 Series Pocket Cameras 2.7-in LCD, Lightweight, 720p HD Video Capture

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the latest models of two of its
most popular, feature-rich, wallet-friendly compact digital cameras. The
PENTAX Optio P80 digital camera features a lightweight design in three
colors and the new entry-level PENTAX Optio E80 that features a large,
easy-to-view 2.7-in LCD monitor, beginner-friendly controls and
high-resolution widescreen HD video capture.

The new PENTAX Optio P80 is the latest model of the popular Optio P
series of digital compact cameras. It features a slim, lightweight body
with advanced features like 12.1 megapixel CCD, 4X wide angle optical
zoom, 2.7-in LCD with 230,000 dot resolution, and high-resolution,
widescreen, HD video capture up to 720p at 30 frames per second. The
Optio P80 also sports Pentax's Shake Reduction (SR) technology features:
Pixel Track SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR to stabilize images and video
for blur-free results.

The entry-level 10 megapixel PENTAX Optio E80 comes equipped with a host
of user-friendly features and functions making this a great camera for
first-time users. It has the same 2.7-in LCD screen and HD video capture
specs as the P80 and it also features easy-to-press, large control
buttons and the PENTAX original Auto Picture mode that automatically
selects the most appropriate shooting mode for a given subject.
Available in black, pearl, and mint, the Optio P80 will be available in
September 2009 for $199.95. Available in the ever-popular silver or
black, the Optio E80 will also be available in September 2009 for $129.95.