Pentax has added a new compact camera to its range with the Pentax RZ18 Superzoom, which comes with a 16 megapixel sensor and 18x optical zoom (25-450mm).

The Pentax Rz18 also comes with a 3 inch LCD display with a HVGA resolution, plus an SDXC card slot, and it can record HD video in 720p at 30 frames per second.

Other features on the Pentax RZ18 include nine point auto-focus, plus face detection, it will be available in a range of colors which include orange, black and white and will go on sale in October for $299.95.

Source Engadget