Pentax Optio S4 Reviews

Fast autofocus, minimal shutter lag, and great images make the tiny Pentax Optio S4 a winner. Though its shot-to-shot time is slower than other cameras, the Optio S4 is still a great choice for anyone looking for an ultra compact camera with resolution enough to create prints larger than 8x10 inches. read original review

This professional reviewer is a great fan of the Pentax Optio S4, which is small enough to take anywhere, yet still turns out great pictures. While its image quality lags behind full-size cameras, most users will never be able to notice the difference. read original review

great camera. It's been 3 -4 yearrs since I've had it and still don't feel the need to change it. I tried a camera last... read more

I've had this camera for 2 years, and just now is it wearing down.It takes good pictures and is very small. It is a bit... read more

I'm really desappointed by that camera; it has a good advantage: it is small, it can fit in your pocket and you can take it... read more

Problem with lens lock-up.Camera ,after installing charged battery,even when not in use gets quite warm.read more

Took great photos for such a small camera, but lens got hazy, focus inconsistent, and a noticeable drop in image quality after one year. Boy... read more

I loved this camera for its size and it does take decent shots. I take it with me everywhere and it was my trusty little... read more

This is my second S40. The first one, I couldn't get the date and time to come out on my pictures. It was replaced and... read more

While I find the camera to be very compact and easy to use I have been disappointed with the picture quality. I take a lot... read more

I've bought my Pentax camera while I was living in Canada and I was completely in love with my camera. When I moved back to... read more

THIS CAMERAS AWESOME. its lasted for a year now, and I feel no need to ever buy a new one. WORTH YOUR MONEY.read more

I'm very happy with my S4, particularly given that I've been using it for three years - nearly an eternity for digital cameras these days. read more

I bought this camera just before a big trip to CA and was thrilled with the quality pictures it took. Everyone is amazed at how... read more

I have been thrilled with my Pentax S4, despite some shortcomings. What are the negatives? Buttons are small and sometimes hard to press correctly. Metal... read more

Still camera pics very good under most situations...suffers slightly under lower light levels (grainy). Nice features, very compact. Quick power-up. LCD screen too tiny, though. read more

Great portability and user friendly, but heck from my research and personal experience, lens lock-up is a very common problem with these cameras. The firmware... read more

I only used this camera for no more than a total of 20hrs, the bulk within the last few days. Today, the battery went dead... read more

Loved this camera to begin with as everyone seems to as well. BUT for the 10 months I have owned this camera it has only... read more