Price range: £129.39
What is it: 12-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera
What we think: Some interesting features and good picture quality let down by toy-like styling
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 April 2008
Tags: pentax, shoot, optical, press
We like:
Optical image stabilisation; excellent image quality
We don't like:
Uninspiring specs; hard to take styling seriously
CNET UK judgement:
With a high-end price tag but middling specs, the Pentax Optio A40 doesn't stand out. Picture quality is first-class, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the toy-like styling isn't for us
Pentax Optio A40 History
19 Mar 2008 in Crave
Hands-on with the Pentax Optio A40: 12-megapixel pet
The Pentax Optio can pack in as many swirly chrome accents and 12 megapixel sensors as it likes, but the cutesy Optio styling will always make us say, "Aww, bless"
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June 14, 2009
Posted by: MrsAngry
"Avoid at all costs"
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