Typical price: £160
What is it: Simple 8-megapixel compact with user-friendly features and long 5x zoom
What we think: Ignore the over-confident auto modes: there's a cracking budget camera to be found here
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 June 2008
Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio V20, smile shutter, purple fringing, sports
We like:
Big screen and zoom; decent build quality; smooth movies; price
We don't like:
No stabilisation; dumb 'smart' modes; little detail
CNET UK judgement:
For a camera that is nowhere near as smart as it thinks it is, the Pentax Optio V20 nevertheless can produce some lovely, everyday snaps. The long lens adds value and the menu system is superb, especially at this fine price
Full review:
Face detection, smile detection and now blink detection -- Pentax ups the facial recognition stakes with an auto-everything snapper that claims to deliver the perfect portrait. It's an 8-megapixel compact with a large screen and zoom, and is available now for around £160. Continue Reading...
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