PENTAX Optio V10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 55 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the build quality and memory. The battery and performance are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the viewfinder and features. Views are divided on the value for money.

design, performance, battery, memory, build quality

features, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the PENTAX Optio V10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the PENTAX Optio V10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the PENTAX Optio V10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

0% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Exelent product, bad shipping

 

Exelent product, bad shipping

The camera is a very good one, but the tracking of it resulted complicated as it figured as delivered on july the third, but it was really delivered the eight of that month, that caused trouble to one friend of mine that was expecting the arrival of...

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Pentax Optio V10

 

The Pentax Optio V10 is an 8.0 megapixel compact point and shoot digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 3.0 inch LCD display. The Pentax Optio V10 has a stylish aluminium alloy case (just 19mm thin), shake reduction and face detection (auto...

The Pentax Optio V10 has a stylish aluminium alloy case (just 19mm thin), shake reduction and face detection (auto focus and exposure)

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Amazon review summary for the PENTAX Optio V10

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the PENTAX Optio V10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

build quality, performance, design, memory, battery

value for money

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

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Pentax Optio V10: Pentax V10

 

Pentax Optio V10 This is the best camera I have ever had a meaningful relationship with! It's my 4th digital camera in as many years, and I do hope I manage to hang on to it for more than 12 months, as it is fab. I adore it. I want to take it out for a...

Excellent value, fantastic photos

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Outguns the big names

 

Outguns the big names

After buying and taking back back the Canon Ixus 70 and the Nikon Coolpix S210 and the Casio Exilm I can safely say that this camera - although cheaper and not as big a brand - outperforms them all, much to my surprise! The main areas that I am basing...

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Outguns the big names

 

Outguns the big names

After buying and taking back back the Canon Ixus 70 and the Nikon Coolpix S210 and the Casio Exilm I can safely say that this camera - although cheaper and not as big a brand - outperforms them all, much to my surprise! The main areas that I am...

Product Specifications

The Optio V10 is an ultra-slim compact digital camera equipped with an impressive 3.0-inch LCD monitor for enhanced usability and easy viewing. This little beauty features 8 megapixels, a 3X optical zoom, easy operations and an abundance of features in a slim, stylish, affordable body.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Pentax D-Li63

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.7in
Height:2.3in
Weight:4.2oz
Width:3.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Flower / Food / Frame composition / Kids / Landscape / Natural skin tone / Night scene / Pet / Sports mode / Surf & snow / Text

Header

Manufacturer:Pentax
Model:V10
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Pentax Optio

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.1-5.9
Max Focal Length:18.9mm
Min Focal Length:6.3mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Works with Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.35"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.8 mm ( 1/2.35 ) / 10.8 mm ( 1/2.35" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:8Megapixel

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI / MJPEG
Digital Zoom:4
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):3200
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 / ISO 400 / ISO 50 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera
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