Pentax X70 Digital Camera

Small in stature. Big in power. The Pentax X70 packs the capability and control of 12.0 megapixels and a 24X zoom lens into a convenient, compact build. It's the heart of a DSLR in the body of a compact camera.

The Pentax X70 Megazoom digital camera features an astounding 24X optical zoom lens which covers equivalent focal lengths from 26mm up to an incredible 624mm. What's more, the additional 150x digital zoom takes this maximum focal length to a whopping 3900mm! And all of this is housed in a highly portable, compact, lightweight body with a 12 megapixel sensor, SLR-like styling and flexible exposure modes. The Pentax X70 is an ideal camera for intermediate to advanced pphotographers looking to take a step up in from digital compact cameras without the size, weight or expense of a DSLR camera, as offerer the ease-of-use of a compact with the performance of a DSLR. Shooting options such as aperture/shutter priority and metered manual modes combined with Shake Reduction, fast operation and a high quality zoom lens mean that the X70 performs excellently in all kinds of situations from casual snapshots to travel and sports photography.