Pentax Optio E60 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman

Reviewed on: 4 February 2009

Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio E60, purple fringing, face detection, love

We like:

Good photo colour; large, easy-to-use controls; simple operation; reliable auto mode

We don't like:

No white balance control; no optical zoom in video mode

CNET UK judgement:

The Pentax Optio E60 is a relatively cheap ultra-compact camera that doesn't require much expertise to take good photos, thanks to large, straightforward controls, few menu options and a good auto mode. Pentax has certainly made the right compromises in making this ultra-compact

Full review:

The Pentax Optio E60 is the cheap camera you always carry -- the type that's slowly being replaced by the camera in your mobile phone. It has few features above and beyond the basics, making it good for beginners, as well as those who just want to take a picture so they can remember a moment. It doesn't encourage experimentation or offer many settings to twiddle with, and, if you're expecting excellent photo quality or lightning speed for its price of around £80, you're bound to be disappointed. Continue Reading...