Pentax Optio E40 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Gavin Stoker

Reviewed on: 17 October 2007

Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio E40, shake reduction, LCD, plastic

We like:

Cheap; easy to use; consistent and reliable performer; more features and better results than you'd expect for the price

We don't like:

Plastic build; no removable media supplied; no rechargeable batteries

You might also need:

You'll need to invest in a removable SD card as none is included, and a set of rechargeable AAs to replace the two bog-standard cells supplied

CNET UK judgement:

For a pocket-money price -- perfect if you want a snapshot for the kids or granny -- the entry-level Pentax Optio E40 delivers a fair amount for the outlay, including consistent image performance and a wider array of features than you'd expect

Full review:

Pentax's Optio range has offered increasingly good value and steady, consistent performance, even if it hasn't always boasted the talking points and gimmicks of other brands -- and curiously, when it has attempted to do so, with rotating or waterproofed bodies, it's come across more as dipping a hesitant toe in the water rather than making a concerted effort. Continue Reading...