Pentax Optio X70

162 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (9)
zoom (4)
portability (2)
design (2)
lens (1)

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performance (9)
image quality (5)
size (4)
durability (3)
shutter (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 reviews of Pentax Optio X70. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the screen and optics. The portability and design also get good views, whereas there are some negative views about the shutter and durability. The price and zoom get mixed views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio X70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of Pentax Optio X70 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Pentax Optio X70 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

50% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Pentax X70 review: Pentax X70

Pentax X70

Sharper photos than most megazoom cameras; plenty of shooting options; straightforward operation.

Slow performance; no full-resolution continuous shooting; crippled HD movie recording; noise even at lowest ISO sensitivities.

Slow performance and photo quality concerns stop the otherwise very good Pentax X70 from being a winning megazoom.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Danny Palmerlee (pcworld.com)

Pentax X70 Black Digital Camera Camera Review

Small and lightweight for a megazoom ; Very easy to use

Short battery life ; Slightly hard to hold

The 24X-optical-zoom Pentax X70 is one of the lightest, smallest megazoom cameras on the market, but it maintains "bigness" where it should: in the lens.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Mike Flacy (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio X70 Review

GOLDEN, CO. (March 2, 2009) -- PENTAX Imaging Company has announced the PENTAX X70 Megazoom digital camera featuring a high magnification 24X optical zoom lens with wide-angle to super-telephoto coverage housed in a highly portable, compact,...

May, 2009

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Pentax Optio X70

If you're looking for a compact digital super zoom "bridge" camera that's packed with features, then definitely give the X70 a test drive. The camera has most of the SLR-like features you're likely to need, and at a price considerably less than an...

12MP resolution24X (26-624mm) zoom range2.7 inch 230,000 dot LCD displayElectronic viewfinder (no diopter adjustment)Face detection autofocus

The Pentax X70 is the one of the latest compact digital super zoom...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : PhotographyBLOG (photographyblog.com)

Pentax X70

Despite releasing an impressive run of cameras - particularly the K-7 and K-m - somehow Pentax's products have failed to stay long in the collective consciousness. Will its first big digital zoom in the misleadingly named X70 (this is actually a 24x...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Maximum CPU (maximumcpu.net)

Pentax X70

Product: Pentax X70 Digital Camera Manufacturer: Pentax Price: about $320 Author: Cameron ( aliencam ) Date: May 24, 2010 The Pentax X70 is an upper tier point-and-shoot camera in the fairly new “super-zoom” or “mega-zoom” category. These are single...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Ashleigh (digitalreviews.net)

Pentax X70 Camera - Reviewed

With the reputation Pentax holds with its K-Series of DSLRs, I was more than intrigued to get my hands on the Pentax X70 and its ‘ultra zoom' capabilities. This 12 megapixel, 24x optical zoom yet surprisingly lightweight beauty seemed to provide an...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Cybernium (neocamera.com)

Pentax Optio X70 Full-Review

12 megapixels ultra-zoom with 24X optical zoom, 720p HD video-recording and manual-controls.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Danny Palmerlee (macworld.com)

Review: Pentax X70

What makes the Pentax X70 stand out? Its compact size, light weight, 11 fps rapid-fire mode, and terrific usability.

Small and lightweight for a megazoom camera ; Very easy to use

Some shutter lag and focus lock problems ; Short battery life

By refraining from adding any extraneous buttons, Pentax has also made the X70 very simple to use. The thumb dial at the top is well placed and makes shifting between the ten camera modes (including advanced options such as shutter priority and...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Pentax X70

Don't worry, there will be a lot more comparison tables as this article progresses. Ready to see these four Super Zooms go head-to-head? Then keep reading, our special review starts right now!

None of the cameras include memory cards. Instead, they have memory built right in, ranging from 22MB on the Olympus to 47MB on the Kodak and Nikon. You'll certainly want to add more memory, and all of the cameras except for the SP-590UZ support SD and...

Jul, 2009

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