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Pentax Optio S

Pentax Optio S

  • 2 out of 5
"Breaks easily"
  • 4 out of 5
"We love it!!"
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Editors' Comments

The Pentax Optio S has an unusual claim to fame: It is the first 3-megapixel camera small enough to fit into an Altoids tin. Despite its diminutive site, the Optio S offers 3.2-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom, as well as a few manual controls for more demanding photographers. If you're looking for a truly pocketable camera, look no further... read more

Specifications

  • 3.2 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program exposure only
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-200
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  • 3.83 out of 5

Average rating based on 109 total reviews: 3.83/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Breaks easily (jenp - 10/18/06)

I had this camera for a while, and loved its small size, but after about a year, the lens jammed and the camera wouldn't turn... read more

  • 4 out of 5
We love it!! ( - 7/11/05)

Pros: Very portable/compact, user-friendly menus, and above average quality pictures. And it fits in an Altoid tin!!
Cons: button to take picture is awkwardly placed/designed... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.5 out of 5
The incredibly small Optio S is a good choice for style-conscious shoppers who want a straightforward point-and-shoot camera (PC World - 10/7/03)

The Pentax Optio S delivers good snapshot performance for such a small camera, but its size has a few drawbacks, including a tiny viewfinder that may be difficult to see with glasses on, and very small buttons that can be difficult to operate. read original review

  • 3.8 out of 5
Generally good image quality and an excellent feature set with a stylish, truly pocket-sized design (CNET - 10/7/03)

If you're in search of a point & shoot camera that you can truly take anywhere, then the Pentax Optio S is a good choice. While the cameras slow shot-to-shot speed and "unremarkable" image quality may disappoint more advanced photographers, the casual user will likely find it a very capable camera. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
All-in-all, I do like the Optio S quite a bit -- but mostly for its design (DC Resource - 10/7/03)

Though the design of the Pentax Optio S is impressive, its pictures are less so: blurry edges are visible in many of its images. Nonetheless, it still makes a good camera for the point & shoot set. read original review

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