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Review summary: Test review of the Pentax Optio P70 digital camera - ultra-slim and pocket-friendly

Pros: Looks, build quality, image quality

Cons: Slow performance, slippery handling

Verdict: The P70 has some good points; it looks great, has good build quality, is easy to use, and the zoom range is ideal for snapshots. Overall image quality is also good, but the slow performance is a serious handicap.

Pros: Great-looking design ; easy operation ; fun features

Cons: Photo quality dips above ISO 200 ; slow performance

Verdict: Pentax nailed the design and features for the oh-so-small Optio P70, but there's room for improvement with its performance and photo quality above ISO 200.

Review summary: For those who want a compact camera that's perfect for packing in a bag on a family day out, or wearing round the wrist whilst spending a night on the tiles, then it should all be ...

Verdict: There's no denying that the Pentax Optio P70 is an extremely stylish and thoughtfully designed compact camera. Although it has a slim body, it's easy to operate thanks to the large, generously spaced control buttons. The LCD monitor is a good size and ...

Review summary: Pentax's new pocket-sized snapper has 4x zoom wide angle and almost HD video

Review summary: A sleek, stylish camera which is let down by its performance.

Verdict: Itââ'¬â"¢s sleek, stylish and has lots of features, as well as a novel vertical shooting mode. But the Optio P70 is let down by its performance, especially when used indoors. Ã'®