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Pentax Optio S4i

Pentax Optio S4i
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alaScore 81

157 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 157 reviews of Pentax Optio S4i. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and durability are generally positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but the shutter and viewfinder get negative opinions.

size, usability, portability, durability, image quality

memory, viewfinder, shutter

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio S4i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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size
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usability
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portability
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durability
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image quality
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battery
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design
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performance
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price
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screen
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zoom
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reliability
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glare
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flash
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lens
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low-light
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memory
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sensor
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viewfinder
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color
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water proof
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shutter
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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Review of the Pentax Optio S4i

 

Review of Pentax's new four megapixel ultracompact digital camera, the Optio S4i, which is the updated version the Optio S4 (just with a bigger LCD screen, better image quality, and a docking station), which was itself the follow-up to the...

May, 2004
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Expert review by : Paul Jasper (pcworld.com)

Pentax Optio S4i Digital Camera

 

The Pentax Optio S4i's attractive silver metal body measures 3.3 by 2 by 0.8 inches, and the camera weighs only 4.5 ounces, including its rechargeable lithium ion battery. Somehow Pentax has managed to find room on the back of this tiny camera to fit a...

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Paul Jasper (pcworld.com)

Pentax Optio S4i

 

Ultrasmall camera turns in unimpressive image quality.

The Pentax Optio S4i is relatively inexpensive and exceptionally easy to tote around, but its image quality falls short.

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Pentax Optio S4i

 

The 4-megapixel Optio S4i packs a lot of features into a tiny package, but it's not particularly speedy.

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May, 2004
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio S4i

 

Continue on to Page Two Optio S4i Specifications Effective Pixels 4.0 megapixels Image Sensor Type - 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Total Pixels - 4.23 megapixels Color Depth - 12 bit x 3 colors Recorded Pixels 2304x1728,...

May, 2004
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Pentax Optio S4I Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

 

When I reviewed the Optio S4 (the predecessor to the S4i) last year, I was very impressed by it. I liked its compact design, rugged case, good image quality, and excellent feature set. While it's the same camera in many ways though, I didn't find...

The Optio S4i has a 3x zoom, 5.8-17.4mm lens, the equivalent of a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera, just like its predecessor, the Optio S4. The lens is where Pentax made a real innovation with the Optio S-series, in that its internal elements actually...

Jul, 2004
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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Pentax Optio S4i

 

Is the S4i the king of the "micro cameras"? Find out now

Ultra-thin design still impressive in 2004 ; Quite a few controls for a point-and-shoot ; Supports underwater case ; Histograms in record and playback mode ; Impressive playback mode ; Lots of scene modes ; Cool digital filters, 3D picture mode

Photo quality -- noisy, soft, plus blurry corners too ; Manual shutter speed/aperture controls would be nice ; Movie mode not so hot in 2004 ; No AF illuminator ; Redeye ; No memory card included; paltry 10MB of built-in memory ; Flimsy door over...

The Optio S4i is a decent camera, but there are better choices out there, though they won't be as small as this.

Jun, 2004
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Pentax Optio S4i

 

The Pentax Optio S4i is a 4 megapixel imager with a 3x optical zoom lens and 1.8 inch LCD screen. It is an updated version of the Optio S4 UK/European Readers buy the Pentax Optio S4i It comes with a built in 4 mode flash, inbuilt memory of 10MB and a...

Following is the press release from Pentax announcing the Optio S4i

Feb, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Bad quality

 

compact, small enough to fit in your palm

doesn't last longer than 2 years.

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Small Wonder

 

My Pentax Optio S4i was purchased as a corporate "travel" camera. Associates at my company asked me to purchase an ultra compact camera for their upcoming trip to Australia. They were leaving the following day so my decision was rushed to say the...

Compact, Simple, Convenient, Reliable

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Jun, 2005
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