Compare Prices : Pentax Optio E10

Review summary: If the autofocus performance wasn't so poor it would probably be one of the best-value cameras on the market.

Pros: 6 megapixels for around £100, Good performer, Wide-ranging set of useful features

Cons: Slow shutter speed means it's difficult to photograph moving objects well

Verdict: One function of the camera that could hinder you is the maximum sensitivity of a puny ISO200, which will force you to use the fl ash in darker conditions. The flash is a little underpowered and it takes an age to charge up, but at least it doesn't ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio E10 is a 6 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom. This camera is very affordable and can be purchased for less than $150 at most major retailers. This camera is very well priced and is cheaper than most other cameras on the ...

Review summary: In price terms the Pentax Optio E10 is a cheap camera. Despite this I do not feel able to recommend it. When it comes to ease of use you will struggle to find cameras much more straightforward than this one, but it is let down by the quality of photos ...

Pros: Ease of use,

Cons: Noise and general picture quality, Small internal memory, Shutter lag,

Review summary: Launched at the CES 2006 show in January, the Pentax Optio E10 is the flagship model in a new Pentax line of entry level, budget digital cameras aimed at users who want a simple photographic experience. Priced at under $200 and available this February ...

Pros: - Simple mode makes point-and-shoot use very easy - Comfortable to hold - Controls are straightforward and easy to use

Cons: - The LCD screen is grainy and doesn't do justice to the photos - Limited ISO range (even among point-and-shoots) - Menus can be a little difficult to read

Verdict: It's obvious that the E10 has been built to appeal to users on a budget. It's not that the Pentax Optio E10 is a bad camera - it's just that there really isn't anything outstanding about it. In our limited testing, we found the image quality to be ...