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Pentax Optio E40

Pentax Optio E40
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alaScore 84

142 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 142 reviews of Pentax Optio E40. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the screen and image quality. The portability and price also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the zoom and low light performance. There are mixed opinions on the flash and battery.

usability, price, portability, image quality, screen

reliability, viewfinder, low-light, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio E40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio E40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Pentax Optio E40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the glare. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

usability, glare

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio E40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Pentax Optio E40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and image quality. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the zoom and reliability. Reviews are divided on the screen.

price, usability, portability, image quality, design

viewfinder, reliability, zoom

90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio E40

 

Continue on to Features & Controls Optio E40 Specifications Type: Ultra-compact digital camera Sensor: Type - 1/2.5" interline transfer CCD with primary color filter; Effective pixels - 8.1MP; Total pixels - 8.29MP; Recorded resolutions - Still: 8M...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Pentax Optio E40 Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

 

The Pentax Optio E40 is an entry-level eight megapixel camera with a Pentax-branded 3x optical zoom lens and a 2.4 inch LCD display. Offering a resolution of 110,000 pixels, this LCD is the only method of framing images since the E40 forgoes any form...

The Pentax Optio E40 will ship first in September 2007, priced at US$150

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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Pentax Optio E40 Review

 

The Pentax Optio E40 is the latest entry-level point and shoot from Pentax. Falling squarely in the sub-$150 price range, the E40 is the cheapest current Pentax Optio camera that you can get. The E40 takes 8.1 megapixel images, has a 3x optical zoom...

Nice compact size and good ergonomics, Easy to use, Good battery life

Lack of detail in shots, Slow autofocus (at times), Noisy images, Weak flash

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Pentax Optio E40

 
Jun, 2008
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio E40

 

What does Pentax's entry-level model have to offer for those on a tight budget?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Shayne Rana (tech.firstpost.com)

Pentax Optio E40

 

The Optio E40 is a lightweight and compact digicam, but its features are only average at best.

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Pentax Optio E40 8Mp digital camera

 

Priced just the right side of £100, this 8Mp Pentax Optio E40 would make a decent Christmas or birthday gift.

If you're on a very tight budget or want a snapshot camera all the family will be able to get to grips with this Christmas, the Pentax Optio E40 is worth further investigation. For the price you really can't go wrong.

Dec, 2007
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)

Pentax Optio E40 [Mac]

 

With the market for compact digital cameras getting forever more competitive, the Macworld team take a look at eight of the best.

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by (pcauthority.com.au)

Pentax E40

 

The selling point of this camera is that it's cheap – and it certainly excels in that department!

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax Optio E40

 

SNAP SHOT REVIEW - Matt Grayson gives the lowdown on the Pentax Optio E40. A small, light camera designed for the happy snapper.

Dec, 2007
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