Pentax Optio W10

Review summary: The Optio W10 is equipped with Face Recognition AF/AE, a new technology that detects faces and automatically adjusts the focus and corrects the exposure to suit. This technology is particularly effective at preventing "dropout" photos, where the ...

Verdict: Continuous AF or tracking AF are activated automatically upon selection of Sport, Pet or Kids modes - allowing the camera to track a moving subject within the frame and maintain accurate focus accordingly

Review summary: Like a lot of compact cameras from Pentax though, the W10 is full of surprises, both good and bad. It offers unexpected picture-taking quality underwater and on land in daylight settings, but it suffers from some serious deficiencies in low-light. ...

Pros: Punchy, appealing color, Healthy-looking, vibrant skin tones, Waterproof body lets you explore fun new photo options. Suitable for taking pictures up of up to five feet underwater at the pool, lake, or beach. Not suitable for snorkeling or scuba ...

Cons: Soft images at 8x10 size regardless of ISO ; camera really only useful for 5x7 prints or smaller., ISO 800 is almost unusable, Large LCD but mediocre resolution ; much aliasing of lines, lights looked hazy and darks muddy, Sluggish all-around ...

Verdict: Considering that the camera is also certified as JIS Class 5 dustproof, which is the second highest-possible rating, the Pentax Optio W10's relatively svelte construction and smooth, rounded contours are doubly impressive. A Class 5 dustproof rating ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like a gimmick – how many pictures does anyone need of their kids underwater? -- Waterproof cameras ...

Pros: - Waterproofing is a great feature - Excellent seals- Simple interface - Attractive styling - Picture effects available as post-processing, rather than during shooting

Cons: - No manual exposure mode - Picture quality lacking - Short battery life - LCD is hard to see outdoors

Verdict: The Optio W10's unique benefits are its waterproofing, its simplicity and its styling. Its image quality is by no means outstanding. Still, there will be plenty of people who want a convenient, moderately-priced beach camera or even a snorkeling ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like a gimmick – how many pictures does anyone need of their kids underwater? -- Waterproof cameras ...

Pros: Waterproofing is a great feature ; Excellent seals- Simple interface ; Attractive styling ; Picture effects available as post-processing, rather than during shooting

Cons: No manual exposure mode ; Picture quality lacking ; Short battery life ; LCD is hard to see outdoors

Verdict: The Optio W10's unique benefits are its waterproofing, its simplicity and its styling. Its image quality is by no means outstanding. Still, there will be plenty of people who want a convenient, moderately-priced beach camera or even a snorkeling ...