Pentax Optio V20 - Expert Reviews

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Storage media: SD Memory Card, Optical zoom: 5x, Sensor resolution: 8 Megapixels, Weight: 130g, Digital zoom: 4x ...
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9.1 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Pentax Optio V20 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- August 2008
  Review summary of Pentax Optio V20
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 19 reviews of Pentax Optio V20 from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.75/10. Comparing these reviews to 275830 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 (or 9.1 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Pentax Optio V20 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: trustedreviews.com
- June 2008
  Pentax Optio V20
  By Cliff Smith
  
  Review summary: Another new ultra-compact from Pentax, with 5x zoom and 8 megapixels
  
  Verdict: The Optio V20 is an attractively designed and well made ultra-compact camera, and the 5x zoom, large wide-view monitor screen and simple control interface make it versatile and pleasant to use, although it lacks a number of useful features, including effe
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- - Pentax Optio V20 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- June 2008
  Pentax Optio V20
  By Mark Harris
  
  Review summary: First came face detection; smile shutter mode followed shortly after and now the Pentax Optio V20 sports a 'blink detection' feature. This compact also boasts a generous 5x zoom lens to produce sharp images without distortion. With its large screen, this
  
  Pros: Big screen and zoom; decent build quality; smooth movies; price
  
  Cons: No stabilisation; dumb 'smart' modes; little detail
  
  Verdict: For a camera that is nowhere near as smart as it thinks it is, the Pentax Optio V20 nevertheless can produce some lovely, everyday snaps. The long lens adds value and the menu system is superb, especially at this fine price
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- - Pentax Optio V20 Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: letsgodigital.org
- March 2008
  Pentax Optio V20
  By Dennis Hissink
  
  Review summary: Pentax Optio V20 : Pentax has announced the Pentax Optio V20 compact digital camera with a 5x zoom lens, 8.0 megapixels, and a generous 3.0 inch LCD monitor. Ultra-slim and stylish in design, the latest Pentax V20 compact digital camera makes it easy to c
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- - Pentax Optio V20 Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: ubergizmo.com
- March 2008
  Pentax Optio V20
  
  Review summary: Pentax has expanded its Optio range by introducing the Optio V20 which comes with the following features :- 8 megapixel resolution with 5x optical zoom Face and Smile recognition Mode palette for quick access to 16 shooting conditions and 15 playback m
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