![]() ![]() This Pentax applies a patina of smoothness over everything it shoots, even with full-quality 12-megapixel shots. Noise is low, even up to ISO 800 in low light, but that's because the S12 is almost unbelievably conservative when it comes to capturing and processing detail. Also, we can't fathom the logic of interrupting the all-metal housing of the S12 with a flimsy plastic battery (and card) cover that isn't even colour-matched.Įven with all its myriad focusing options, the S12 managed to miss focus several times in our tests, most notably in low light. The viewing angle on the LCD is quite restricted and it also suffers in bright light. The 3x lens - which hasn't grown at all since its arrival half a decade ago - makes a whirring noise while zooming. Battery life is a respectable 270 shots per charge.īuild quality isn't perfect. Movie clips (up to 640x480 pixels) are great, despite not being able to zoom the lens while shooting. Images come out looking natural and realistic, although you can boost colours if you prefer eye-popping tones. ![]() Even the four-way pad is clever: a push on the macro button instantly brings up a sub-menu of focus choices including presets, super macro and manual.įace detection is above average, tracking faces even when turned at an angle. Cartoonish menu options make it simple to select the dozens of pre-programmed modes, which are particularly strong on portraits, kids and pets.Ī customisable, green button gives one-touch access to your favourite functions - a really smart and useful feature for experienced photographers. All key buttons are clearly marked, easy to reach and quite responsive. One of the real joys of the S range is the interface. The 64mm (2.5-inch) screen isn't huge but it's extremely crisp. ![]() Available in pink, silver, turquoise and black, the metal-clad S12 still looks great and fits snugly and solidly in the hand or pocket. Five years later, the resolution has quadrupled and the screen size has more than doubled at the cost of just 1mm extra on its waistline. Pentax made tiny compacts popular with its original, all-metal, 3-megapixel Optio S camera back in 2003. ![]()
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