News: Pentax adds P80 to Optio range

Pentax has added the P80 to its Optio range, a camera with advanced facial recognition.

The P80 is a slim, lightweight 12.1 effective megapixel camera with upgraded face recognition AF and AE capabilities and a new ‘small face’ feature which makes subjects appear more attractively proportioned.

Designed with a high-grade aluminium alloy housing, the thinnest part of the body measures 16.5mm in depth. It features a 4X zoom and a 2.7inch monitor. It also includes 16:9 video capabilities shooting at 30 frames a second, shake reduction technology and ISO sensitivity up to ISO 6400.

Local availability and pricing is yet to be confirmed.