Reviews for Pentax Compact Digital Cameras

"In June 2009 Pentax updated the W60 with a 12.1 MP sensor and increased HD video frame rate to produce the W80...Pentax has used essentially the same body from the W60 in the W80, meaning it too is one of the most compact cameras in this group...The W80 is waterproof to 1m / 3ft greater depth than the W60 - it's also shockproof so, despite using what seem like the same materials, it feels like a more solid camera in the hand...Operationally the W80 (like the W60) is fairly straightforward...With the W80 Pentax has managed to improve performance in some areas while losing speed in others, resulting in a middle-of-the-pack overall result..." read more »

"The Pentax E70 is a ten megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens...The Pentax Optio E70 is an entry-level model with 2.4" LCD display, offers a zoom range from a not-so-generous 32mm wide angle to a 96mm telephoto, and is compatible with standard AA batteries...The Pentax E70 camera includes face recognition that can identify 32 faces in a scene within 0.03 seconds, plus what Pentax calls "Pixel Track" shake reduction, and there's also blink detection and smile capture functions...The Optio E70 uses SD/SDHC media for storage, and includes about 35MB of internal memory..." read more »

"Great-looking design; easy operation; fun features....Photo quality dips above ISO 200; slow performance....The Optio P70 isn't short on the point-and-shoot features we've come to expect...Also, if you've never been good about switching to an appropriate scene mode, the P70 will pick out one of eight automatically...What really brings down the overall rating of the P70 is its slow performance...The P70 has a high-speed continuous mode that drops the resolution..." read more »

"Great anti-shake features Face recognition Little shutter lag...Lots of image noise Sensor too small to do 10 megapixels justice...First, there’s the sensitivity option – it's nothing to do with being in touch with your feminine side...It’s a neat idea that works well in the A30...Pentax’s reputation for making solid, feature-heavy, attractive cameras while keeping the cost down remains in place with this device – it's a snip at the price, but it's not..." read more »

"Pentax has added a new compact digital camera to its Optio line-up dubbed the Optio E60...This makes the E60 well suited for taking group shots, landscapes and architectural subjects...The Optio E60 also features various shooting modes which would surely give photo enthusiasts some nice photo taking experiences..." read more »

"What a camera! Very easy to use, lots of bang for the buck, I have three other Pentax Digital cameras of the SLR type...I bought this Pentax to carry in my shirt pocket so I have a camera available most of the time..." read more »

"Known as the Pentax Optio WS80, the new camera is touted to lack certain features, which you were able to find in the previous product...Claimed to be a perfect travel mate, the Pentax Optio WS80 feature a 5X internal zoom and a 10 mp CCD and is measured not more an inch in thickness...In addition, the WS80 can also capture high resolution, widescreen videos at 30 frames per sec speed but for making any compromise on the quality...Besides, the Pentax Optio WS80 also comes featured with Smile Capture, Fast Face Detection, Blink Detection and Shake Reduction technology..." read more »

"In maximum quality mode the M30 produces files that are around 2.5MB in size, which is very small for a 7MP camera, allowing around 280 pictures to fit on a 1GB card, or just over 15 minutes of video shooting...Unfortunately this heavy file compression does nothing to help with picture quality, which is a pity because the M30 needs all the help it can get in this department...At ranges longer than a few metres optical performance is better, but still far from good..." read more »

"The Pentax Optio W30 is an update to Pentax's popular Optio W20 underwater-capable camera...for 30 minutes underwater, the W30 can go down to 3 meters (approx...The camera sinks if let go underwater, so it's a good idea to use the included wrist strap when swimming with it...Underwater images came out sharp and satisfying in Auto or Program picture mode, with good color balance, but the dedicated underwater mode simply adds a blue appearance to the image and otherwise acts as Program mode..." read more »

"While they used to have a strange square shape, the new Optio W60 could easily be mistaken for any compact camera...This rough-and-tumble snapper can also function in temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit (aka -10 degrees Celsius), so it's also a good choice for skiing...The W60 can also shoot video at up to 1,280x720-pixel resolution, and includes face detection and smile capture to make portraits easier, sensitivity of up to ISO 6,400, a 2.5-inch LCD, and a super macro mode that can focus as close as 1cm away from your subject...Pentax will offer the camera in silver and blue finishes and expects the Optio W60 to hit stores in July for about $330...Comparing these reviews to 527482 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent..." read more »