Typical price: £140
What is it: Ultracompact camera with 10-megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom
What we think: The Optio S10 may be quite basic, but it delivers good performance and high quality photos for a very decent price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 December 2007
Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio S10, profile, zoom lens, dynamic range
We like:
Excellent photo quality for the price; generally fast performance; no frills but well-chosen snapshot feature set
We don't like:
USB port and charger connector under battery cover; limited focal range for macro shooting
CNET UK judgement:
A surprisingly good budget ultracompact, the no-frills Pentax Optio S10 delivers excellent photo quality and decent performance for relatively little cash
Full review:
With the no-frills £140 Optio S10, Pentax bucks the trend of loading up point-and-shoot cameras with neat-sounding but dubious features -- okay, we aren't big face-detection fans -- and sticking true to its photographic roots by including some very useful features that we wish we'd see more often. Continue Reading...
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