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Storage media: Integrated Memory, Optical zoom: 3x, Sensor resolution: 8.1 Megapixels, Weight: 130g, Digital zoom: 4x ...
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- - Pentax Optio E40 Review Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: digitalcamerareview.com
- November 2007
  Pentax Optio E40 Review
  By Ben Stafford
  
  Review summary: The Pentax Optio E40 is the latest entry-level point and shoot from Pentax.
  
  Pros: Nice compact size and good ergonomics ; Easy to use ; Good battery life
  
  Cons: Lack of detail in shots ; Slow autofocus (at times) ; Noisy images ; Weak flash
  
  Verdict: The Pentax Optio E40 comes fairly equipped and for a good price. It's simple to shoot - with 8.1 megapixel resolution, a 2.4 inch LCD, and 3x optical zoom. It's powered by AA batteries, which provide good life, and it even has a face detection AF/AE ...
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- - Pentax Optio E40 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- October 2007
  Pentax Optio E40
  By Gavin Stoker
  
  Review summary: The Pentax Optio E40 is a no-nonsense, entry-level 8-megapixel compact with many more features than you'd expect from a budget camera. It's available at a bargain price of under £100, is easy to use and delivers consistent image performance
  
  Pros: Cheap ; easy to use ; consistent and reliable performer ; more features and better results than you'd expect for the price
  
  Cons: Plastic build ; no removable media supplied ; no rechargeable batteries
  
  Verdict: For a pocket-money price -- perfect if you want a snapshot for the kids or granny -- the entry-level Pentax Optio E40 delivers a fair amount for the outlay, including consistent image performance and a wider array of features than you'd expect
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- - Pentax Optio E40 Evaluation 3.5 out of 5
  - Source: trustedreviews.com
- October 2007
  Pentax Optio E40
  
  Review summary: What does Pentax's entry-level model have to offer for those on a tight budget?
  
  Verdict: For a rock-bottom price the Pentax Optio E40 offers good build quality, elegant design and a surprisingly complete set of features. Performance is a bit on the slow side, but it will reliably take usable pictures in most lighting conditions. Where it ...
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- - Pentax E40 Evaluation 4 out of 5
  - Source: stuff.tv
- September 2007
  Pentax E40
  
  Review summary: Why bother buying a digital camera when 5MP mobiles are cropping up everywhere? Well this budget Pentax may have the answer.
  
  Pros: Cheaper than yesterday's chips; 8.1MP. Good colour reproduction
  
  Cons: Plastic and looks it. Too much noise in images
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- - Pentax Optio E40 Evaluation 0 out of 5
  - Source: digital photography blog
- July 2007
  Pentax Optio E40
  By Darren
  
  Review summary: The Pentax Optio E40 is an 8.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.4 inch LCD.. The lens has an equivalent focal range of 37.5 to 112.5mm and the camera features all the usual functions of a modern day point and shoot ...
  
  Verdict: The lens has an equivalent focal range of 37.5 to 112.5mm and the camera features all the usual functions of a modern day point and shoot including face recognition (auto focus and auto exposure) and digital shake reduction
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