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Pentax Optio E30

Pentax Optio E30

C+
HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 1 out of 5
"Its good only for a few months."
  • 5 out of 5
"great!"
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Editors' Comments

The Pentax Optio E30 is an all-new entry-level ultracompact that claims to be a snap, but consumers who have been burned by the 'E' series before may feel differently. The E30 is related to the Pentax Optio E10, a camera that was so widely and vehemently denounced by our readers, we decided to name it the worst... read more

Specifications

  • 7 megapixels, 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, auto focus and exposure, ISO 80-400, JPEG file format, movie mode with sound, 2.4" LCD display, Secure Digital storage (11MB internal), 2 AA batteries

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Answered Questions for the E30

Q: is this related to the E35
A: Yes, the E30 and the E35 are related, but from what I can tell they're the same camera. They have... read more
Q: Is Pentax E30 comparable with Casio Z120?
A: Here's a bare-bones review of the E30: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Pentax-Optio-E30, http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/pentax-optio-e30_reviews.htmlThese cameras, like you said, are at different price points. I didn't... read more
Q: How long should battery last?
A: Pentax E30 uses AA batteries and the ones that comes together with the camera will not last very long. One... read more

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Open Questions for the E30

Q: does this camera take black and white photos?? or if so how do you do it??
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Pentax E30

Store Rating Store Name Price Visit Store
4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
via Amazon.com
$119.53 Go!
4.7 out of 5 20793 Store Reviews Ace Digital Club
via Amazon.com
$127.34 Go!
4.8 out of 5 584 Store Reviews Pavilion Electronics
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$139.99 Go!

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  • 4 out of 5

Average rating based on 35 total reviews: 4/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Its good only for a few months. (Deepak Kaul - 2/23/08)

Good performance for a few months. It is now showing "battery depleted" and is not working now for over a month. I am still trying... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great! (Ashleigh - 12/26/07)

i just bought mine the other and i am already in love with it! it wasonly $120 AUS dollars and it is way better than... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Seems fantastic (Dave - 12/17/07)

my brother & his gf kindly bought me this as a gift. It looks, right from the box, like a pretty 'budget' thing, but I... read more

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