Pentax Optio A40 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Featuring 12 megapixels, the compact and stylish Optio A40 offers three types of Shake Reduction including mechanical, digital and movie. Each version helps deliver sharp, blur-free shots where camera shake is an issue such as action photography or in low

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Review summary: pentax optio a40 review: The Pentax Optio A40 offers first-class picture quality, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the middling specs are uninspiring and the toy-like styling isn't for us.

Pros: Optical image stabilisation, Excellent image quality

Cons: Uninspiring feature set, Hard to take styling seriously

Verdict: The Pentax Optio A40 offers first-class picture quality, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the middling specs are uninspiring and the toy-like styling isn't for us.

Review summary: We associate Pentax compacts with cheery, child-like styling, but the top-of-the-range Optio A40 is striving to be taken rather more seriously. Optical image stabilisation, a 12-megapixel resolution, fast performance and excellent image quality all bolste

Pros: Optical image stabilisation; excellent image quality

Cons: Uninspiring specs; hard to take styling seriously

Verdict: With a high-end price tag but middling specs, the Pentax Optio A40 doesn't stand out. Picture quality is first-class, with optical image stabilisation and dynamic range adjustment looking interesting, but the toy-like styling isn't for us

Review summary: In the last year, photography has really gained importance among my hobbies and interests. I absolutely love taking pictures. There's just one problem: it can be really difficult to carry a camera, especially if it's a DSLR, at all times. I found, however

Pros: Excellently sized compact camera, Good lens, Great image quality

Cons: Focusing difficulties (many photos completely out of focus), Sluggish flash performance, Menus can be a bit confusing