Note: this camera was first sold in
Mar 2004.
There may be newer versions available.
Pentax Optio S40
HQ Grade: F
| 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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 174th of 175 in Ultra Compact (#1 is Canon SD1200 IS)
- 28th of 29 in Pentax (#1 is Pentax K-7)
- 74th of 77 in $150 - $200 (#1 is Canon SD1200 IS)
- 103rd of 107 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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| 47digital | $199.00 |
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| Electronics Club | $199.99 |
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Editors' Comments
The Pentax Optio S40 is an ideal camera for travelers -- its tiny body makes it a cinch to carry, and its AA batteries can be easily replaced anywhere in the world. Though the body of the Optio S40 is slightly larger than that of Pentax's other Optio cameras (its dimensions were increased to accommodate the AA batteries), it is still a remarkably small...
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Specifications
- 4.0 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical zoom/2.6x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- program exposure only
- JPEG file format
- ISO range 50-200
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Answered Questions for the S40
- Q: anybody willing to give up their cd?
- A: You can download the software and new firmware updates here for free. read more
- Q: camera says memory card error but both memory cards seem okay.
- A: This could be a firmware update issue. Try downloading this and loading it up on your camera it could fix... read more
- Q: PentaxIQZOOM140
- A: Gloria,I'm not sure if you meant the Pentax S40. Its manual can be found here.Andrew... read more
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Open Questions for the S40
- Q: Battery problems with Pentax Optio S40?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: can i recover pics from reformated card?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: how can you make pictures of high quality when light is weak?
- 30 points for best answer - 2 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Pentax S40
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$199.00 |
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690 Store Reviews |
Electronics Club
via Amazon.com |
$199.99 |
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