Compare Prices : Pentax Optio V20

Review summary: If you're looking for an inexpensive point-and-shoot that offers a nice value proposition, consider the Pentax Optio V20. This little camera shoots 8-megapixel images, offers an impressive 5x zoom and a large 3-inch LCD screen, and sells for a ...

Verdict: The big selling point of this camera is the size of its zoom, given the fact that it's quite a small camera. The 5x lens has a 6.3mm-31.5mm range (equivalent to 36mm-180mm in 35mm photography). You can also boost the zoom range by reducing megapixel ...

Review summary: Our search for inexpensive point-and-shoot cameras offering good performance for not much money leads us to the 8-megapixel Pentax Optio V20, a compact model with a big 3-inch LCD screen and a 5x optical zoom that provides far more flexibility when ...

Pros: - 5x zoom lens - 3-inch LCD - Good video recording performance - Easy to use

Cons: - Lack of image stabilization - No manual controls - Poor white balance test results - Slow continuous shooting

Verdict: For the point-and-shooter who will never bother with manual controls, the Pentax Optio V20 deserves a look for its 5x zoom lens and handsome 3-inch screen in a pocket-friendly size and weight, especially if you can find it selling at a significant ...

Review summary: Pentax's Optio compacts have tended to fly under the radar, but if the snappy little Pentax Optio V20 is an indication of a new design philosophy, that could change.

Pros: Excellent image quality ; Very good lens ; Relatively quick ; Simple to operate

Cons: Expensive ; No image stabilization ; Slow maximum aperture

Verdict: are usually excellent choices for casual shutterbugs and snapshooters who like to bring their camera along just about everywhere they go

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 ...