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Pentax Espio / IQZoom series
1992-2005
Discontinued35mmBeginner
Casual photography
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Metering
- Not confirmed
- Shutter
- varies by model
- Battery
- CR123A
Max speed
Models in this family
Pentax's autofocus 35mm zoom compacts, launched in 1992 and sold as IQZoom in North America. The range is large; these are the models whose specifications we've confirmed.
| Model | Years | Lens | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espio (original) | from 1992 | 35–70mm f/4.3–8 | 8 elements in 7 groups; focuses to 0.6 m |
| Espio 115also IQZoom 115 | from 1992 | 38–115mm f/4–8.8 | Quartz date version available |
| Espio 80 | from 1994 | 35–80mm f/4.1–8.7 | Panorama mode |
| Espio 140also IQZoom 140 | from 1994 | up to 140mm | Panorama mode, zooming flash, red-eye reduction |
Best for
- Casual photography
- Budget film entry
- Travel
- Point-and-shoot use
Features
- Zoom lens (various ranges)
- Fully automatic operation
- Built-in flash
- Various creative modes (some models)
- Weather-resistant (some models)
Limitations
- Fully automatic only
- Build quality varies
- No manual controls
- Zoom mechanisms can fail
Common issues to check
- Zoom mechanism failure
- Flash problems
- Autofocus issues
- Battery door breakage
- LCD failures
Buying guide
The Espio range (IQZoom in the US) covers many models. Camera-wiki and retailer pages confirm the original 35-70mm, the 115, 80 (panorama) and 140. Test zoom operation and flash.
Pricing
- Typical range
- £20 - £80
- Excellent condition
- ~£120
Budget compacts. Indicative, no dated source.
Prices as of 2025-12. UK market, may vary.
Specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 1992-2005 |
| Mount | Fixed lens |
| Shutter type | Electronic |
| Shutter speeds | varies by model |
| Flash sync | N/A |
| Metering | Not confirmed |
| Battery required | Yes (CR123A) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | varies by model |