Pentax IQZoom 160 — 35 mm Point & Shoot Film Camera (38-160 mm Zoom, Multi-AF)

The Pentax IQZoom 160 (also marketed as Pentax Espio 160 in some regions) is a mature zoom compact from the mid-1990s offering significant flexibility for a point & shoot. With its 38–160 mm (≈4×) zoom lens, multi-AF (spot / multi-point), panorama mode, built-in slide-out flash with multiple flash modes, and support for DX ISO speeds from 25 to 3200, it offers both ease-of-use and creative options. It also includes conveniences like self-timer, multiple exposure, and advanced viewfinder framing/masking features. It’s a standout option for both beginners wanting a reliable all-around point & shoot and film enthusiasts adding a versatile zoom compact to their collection.

Key Features (bullets)

• 38–160 mm power zoom (f/4.5 at wide to f/12 at tele) for wide through tele coverage. 

• Multi-AF / 5-point AF plus spot AF for flexible focusing (select or automatic).

• Auto exposure (Program AE) with no manual exposure compensation (some sources note lack of exposure comp) 

• Shutter speed range ~1/400 s to 2 s for typical scenes, plus longer exposures in bulb mode. 

• DX ISO detection 25–3200 — automatically reads film speed. 

• Built-in flash (slide-out style) with multiple modes (Auto, Flash Off, Fill, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Bulb with/without flash) 

• Panorama mode and viewfinder masking / frame lines that adapt to focusing / mode. 

• Multiple exposure, self-timer, remote trigger, spot vs infinity focus options. 

• Single CR123A lithium battery as power source. 

Technical Specifications

Condition

8/10

Pentax IQZoom 160 s#9739703

Comes with Legacy's 30 Day Warranty