Pentax Optio SVi Point & Shoot Camera
The Pentax SVi is a 5MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Pentax Optio SVi Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Pentax SVi
Key Features — Pentax SVi
5MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 2560x1920 pixels, suitable for everyday prints and digital sharing.
Pocketable Compact Body: At 91.5mm x 56mm x 28mm, the camera slips easily into a pocket for casual everyday carry.
ISO 50–400 Range: Covers a basic sensitivity spread for shooting in bright outdoor and moderate indoor lighting conditions.
Contrast Detection Autofocus: Provides reliable subject focus for typical point-and-shoot shooting scenarios.
SD Card Storage: Uses widely available SD cards, making media easy to source and replace.
USB Connectivity: Connects directly to a computer for straightforward image transfer without additional hardware.
Camera Specifications — Pentax SVi
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 5MP |
| ISO Range | 50 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2560x1920 |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Storage Media | SD |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Description — Pentax SVi
The Pentax Optio SVi is a point-and-shoot compact camera centered on a 1/2.5-inch, 5-megapixel sensor that delivers a maximum still image resolution of 2560x1920 pixels. Its autofocus system relies on contrast detection, providing reliable focus for everyday subjects. The camera's sensitivity runs from ISO 50 to ISO 400, offering a reasonable range for varied lighting.
Measuring just 91.5mm x 56mm x 28mm, it's designed to slip comfortably into a pocket. Storage is via SD cards, and image transfer is made possible through its USB connection. The Optio SVi can also record 480p video at 30fps for basic moving image capture.
Power is supplied by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The camera carries no image stabilization — digital or optical — and has no weather sealing, so it is best used in dry, stable conditions. Wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) is not included, keeping the feature set focused and uncomplicated.
Pros — Pentax SVi
- ✓Compact body dimensions of 91.5mm x 56mm x 28mm make it genuinely pocketable
- ✓5-megapixel sensor with a maximum resolution of 2560x1920 pixels suits everyday stills shooting
- ✓ISO range of 50–400 provides a usable sensitivity spread for a camera of this class
Cons — Pentax SVi
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital — is present
- ✗Video is capped at 480p/30fps, which is limited even for archival or casual use
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity means wireless transfer is not available
Videos — Pentax SVi
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