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Review summary: The Pentax Optio A10 is Pentax's first digital camera to feature Shake Reduction - that is, CCD-based image stabilization. Other than that, the Optio A10 is an ultra-compact 8 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and a large 2.5 inch LCD. Well, let's ...

Pros: Ultra-compact camera with 8 megapixels ; Large high-resolution 2.5 inch LCD, visible in low-light ; CCD image stabilization ; Manual focus and custom white balance ; Powerful flash with good control ; Unlimited VGA 30 FPS movie mode in MPEG4 ; ...

Cons: LCD visibility not good outdoors ; Terrible battery life ; No manual exposure (Aperture and shutter speed) ; Unlimited but very slow continuous shooting ; 6 cm "super-macro" mode not super ; ISO 800 only available at 4 MP or lower ; Sluggish ...

Verdict: The Pentax Optio A10 is an ultra-compact camera with a high resolution of 8 megapixels, CCD-based image stabilization and a nice movie mode. The A10 also packs a big 2.5 inch LCD though it's not that useful outdoors.

Review summary: The Pentax A10 is the flagship model of Pentax's Optio brand of cameras, attempting to mix function and style in a photographer friendly camera. We see how it frames up...

Pros: Green button menu, anti-shake, button layout on the back

Cons: Jerkiness of digital zoom, battery life, noise

Verdict: Despite a few flaws in the camera's responsiveness when taking photos, the A10 definitely lives up to its role as the flagship Pentax compact. It's a very satisfying camera to use, especially with the multi-function Green menu. Images may be a bit ...

Review summary: Things have come a long way in the world of digital cameras too in just a few short years. My latest acquisition, a Pentax Optio A10 allows me to take better pictures than I have ever taken. I may even enter some of them into a photo contest; I am ...

Verdict: The 2.5-inch LCD monitor is a big improvement over my previous Optio S4i screen. While the backlight is adjustable, it unfortunately turns into a black mirror in bright sunlight. Unlike the S4i, there is no viewfinder so that you have to guess at what ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio A10 Digital Camera features: 8 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, autofocus, auto exposure, JPEG file format, ISO 50-800, D-Li8 lithium ion battery, movie mode w/sound, 2.5" LCD screen. ? I love the 15 shooting modes and 15 ...

Pros: Style, compact, quality, easy to use.

Cons: None that I can see.