Digital Camera News and Reviews

Pentax Optio WS80

Pentax Optio WS80 is a waterproof compact digital camera that has a lower price compared to other waterproof models. Trusted Reviews has tested the WS80 to let us know how the quality is.

Some key features for the Pentax Optio WS80:
-10 megapixel image sensor
-Waterproof down to 5 feet
-5x internal optical zoom lens (35-175mm)
-2.7″ LCD screen
-HD video quality 1280 x 720 30fps

Trusted Reviews gives the Pentax Optio WS80 an overall score of 7 out of 10 points. The camera scores highest on build quality, features and value while scoring pretty low on image quality. The Optio WS80 has a very nice body and autofocus system, but could have worked a bit on the image quality. Looks like a nice camera for photographers that have an active lifestyle and do not want to use too much money on a compact camera.
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio WS80 camera here.

Pentax K-x

Photography Blog has tested a new DSLR camera from Pentax, the Pentax K-x. This DSLR is targeted at the entry-level marked, but has a lot of nice features.

Some key features for the Pentax K-x:
-12.4 megapixel image sensor
-2.7″ LCD screen
-HD video mode, 720p at 24fps
-ISO sensitivity 100-12800
-Live View
-Face detection
-4.7 fps
-11 point autofocus system

Photography Blog ends up giving the Pentax K-x an “Essential” 5 out 5 stars rating. The reviewer gives the Pentax camera such a nice review because the camera has many great features and the camera body is small. In addition it is able to produce pictures of good quality and the addition of HD movie is a winner too. It seems like Pentax has produced a quality camera with the K-x DSLR. It remains to be seen how the marked responds to this nice camera.
Read the full review of the Pentax K-x DSLR camera here.

Pentax Optio P80

Trusted Reviews has tested the Pentax Optio P80 digital compact camera. This Pentax camera feature a 4x optical zoom lens and a 12.1 megapixel image sensor, and has an ultra-compact design.

Here are some features of the Pentax Optio P80 camera:
-4x optical zoom (equivalent to 27.5-110mm)
-12.1 megapixel image sensor
-Face detection
-Image stabilization system
-Widescreen HD movie recording at 30fps

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Optio P80 an overall score of eight out of ten points. The Pentax camera scores higest on build quality and value while scoring lowest on image quality as Pentax could have done a better job with the quality of the pictures that this camera produces.
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio P80 camera here.

Pentax Optio W80

Photography Blog has reviewed the Pentax Optio W80 compact digital camera. The W80 feature a 12.1 megapixel sensor and weather resistant features like water proof down to 5 meters and freeze proof to -10°C.

Some key features for the Pentax Optio W80:
-Water proof down to 5 meters
-Shock proof up to 1 meter
-Freeze proof down to -10°C
-12.1 megapixel sensor
-5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm)
-2.5″ LCD screen
-Optical image stabilization
-HD movie mode (1280 x 720 pixels at 30fps)

Photography Blog ends up giving the Pentax Optio W80 a “Recommended” 4 out 5 star rating. It scores high on features and design, but lower on image quality as the camera produces noise even at ISO 100 and no zoom while shooting video.
Read the full review of the Pentax Optio W80 camera here.