Pentax Optio 33WR Digital Camera

The 3-megapixel Pentax Optio 33WR is Pentax's first waterproof digital camera. While the Optio 33WR should not be operated underwater, its sealed body can withstand immersion in shallow water. This capability, coupled with the camera's small size, makes the Optio 33WR a perfect companion for the active photographer.

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Manufacturer: Pentax

Product MPN
MPN	18047
Key Features
Camera Type	Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution	3.34 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size	1.6 in.
Optical Zoom	2.8x
Digital Zoom	4x
Weight	0.46 lb.
Lens
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom	2.8x
35mm Zoom Lens	37 - 104 mm
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range	11.76 in. to Infinity (w) / 7.87 in. to Infinity (t)
Macro Focus Range	3.93 - 19.68 in. (w)
Focal Length	5.7 - 16 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Camera Resolution	3.34 Megapixel
Image Resolutions	640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video
Video Resolutions	320 x 240 • 160 x 120
Video Speed	15 fps
Max Movie Length	Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Format	QuickTime
Exposure Control
Aperture Range	f3.9 (w) - f2.8/f3.9 (w/t)
Shutter Speed	4 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance	Auto • Manual
Storage
Memory Type	Multimedia Card • SD Card
Compression Modes	Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type	JPEG
File Size (High Res.)	2.29 MB (56 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)	0.16 MB (about 800 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds	Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type	Built-In
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder	Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution	86,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type	USB
Video Interface	Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type	2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life	540 Images
Included Features
Self Timer	10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player	Unknown
Built-in Microphone	With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker	With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Dimensions
Width	3.2 in.
Depth	1.2 in.
Height	3 in.
Weight	0.46 lb.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Pentax Optio
Included Accessories	2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap

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By: teamw23
Jul 23, 2004

Handy little camera with decent picture quality

Author's Rating:

Pros: Good pictures, tiny, good battery life, waterproof, solidly built.

Cons: Low-light performance sometimes spotty, no lens cover.

Bottom Line:
A fine little camera, great for active-lifestyle folks who still want to take pretty good pictures, even in places where a high-end camera should never venture. Read More

By: belliveaulp
Jan 31, 2004

Awesome Camera for the Sports Enthusiast!

Author's Rating:

Pros: Camera's square shape, size, weather resistant, awesome menu interface!

Cons: Very hard to find at local camera shops. Finally found it though!

Bottom Line:
If you want to be able to take digital pictures in any weather conditions and not worry about the camera being affected or even a sudden drop get this camera! Read More

By: roposo
Jan 20, 2008

Outdoors/Water Sports/Sailing/Etc Digital Camera

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Pros: You will be able to keep those memories, where other digital cameras Will Not.

Cons: A larger LCD could be a good improvement for future models

By: lightpainter
Sep 27, 2005

A wee gem

Author's Rating:

Pros: durable water resistant user-friendly great images, particularly the macro ones

Cons: none

By: rattlerryan
Mar 29, 2004

Great camera built to withstand the elements

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Pros: Water resistance, ease of use, AA or CV3 batteries

Cons: Only 2.8x zoom

By: forrest_mims
Jun 4, 2004

Pentax Optio 33WR: An Important New Tool for Outdoor Science Photography

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Pros: Water resistance, user programmable elapsed time photographs, rubber corners, compact size, internal optics, reasonable price.

Cons: Some kind of lens protection would be nice, even if only a sliding door.

By: hiohsilver
Mar 8, 2004

Best all-weather camera

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Pros: Class 7 Water resistance, speed, size, weight, well designed controls, pic quality, price.

Cons: No lens cap. Maybe better if used 4 batteries instead of 2.

By: jps246
Feb 9, 2004

Water Resistant and Rugged - Pentax Optio 33WR

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Pros: Level 7 Water Resistant, Rugged Construction, Good Image Quality, Great Knock-Around Camera

Cons: Wish it had more megapixels

Bottom Line:
Between its water resistance and ruggedness, the Pentax 33WR is a great camera for users who are just a bit harder on their cameras than most others are. Read More

By: dcrosin
Jul 7, 2004