Reviews for Pentax Optio Z10 8 Megapixel Compact Camera2.5" LCD - 7x Optical Zoom - 3264 x 2448 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: 19321 
By member:
histamine
- Apr 6, 2008
worth the money you paidStrengths: 7x Optical, 8 MP, price below $200. Weakness: space to improve in build quality This is a nice camera to have with good optical zoom and high resolution. The lens is OK comparable to other point-and-shoot cameras. It performs better in outdoors than indoors. I found that you need to manually change ISO to 100 or so to improve the quality of image. My main complain is the build quality. It does not look like a Japanese-build one. In addition, it could have more choices of colors than just black. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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AnnDigregorio
- Dec 13, 2007
I have been waiting for a camera like this. It is...Strengths: 7X optical zoom in a small camera Weakness: So far I have not found any weaknesses in this camera. I do a lot of traveling and found most digital camera do not have the opt zoom needed to capture those wonderful sights in Europe. With the Pentax optio Z10 it has the powder of a 35mm camera yet it is compact for traveling and it fits perfectly in my purse. 83% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
Reply by member: jrherman
Dec 22, 2007 Do not buy this camera. Images are noisy under most conditions. I have owned this camera for over a month and it has taken poor pictures under most lighting conditions. The Pentax Z10 does not have image stabilization even though Pentax claims it does. The Z10 increases the ISO level to shorten the exposure so as to minimize shake. The result is more noise. You will get noise when using the zoom, using the flash, or in any condition other than very bright sunlight. If you do not believe me, then read the professional reviews. ---- jb4h
cnet.com - Dec 11, 2007
Pentax Optio Z10 (Black)
THE GOOD: The Pentax has a 7x optical zoom lens; cute sliding lens cover design. THE BAD: Slow between shots; no optical or sensor-shift image stabilization. THE BOTTOM LINE: Pentaxs Optio Z10 isnt quite as nice as the companys Optio S10, but its attractive price helps make up for its quirks and modest feature set. Top
reviewgist.com - Dec 21, 2009
Best Ultra-zoom Digital Camera with Price Under $150
Image is Good according to 13 Digital Camera experts. -- "Colors look accurate"-reviews.cnet.com -- "Pentax does a good job of keeping noise minimal up to ISO 400"-reviews.cnet.com -- "images captured through ISO 800 still looked very good."-popphoto.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Optics, Interface, Battery, etc. Top
testseek.com - May 7, 2008
Pentax Optio Z10
Testseek.com has collected 31 expert reviews for Pentax Optio Z10 and the average expert rating is 65 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
Imaging Resource - Apr 23, 2008
Pentax Optio Z10 Review
The Pentax Optio Z10 shoehorns a 7x optical zoom into a pocket digital camera that remains fairly light, despite the thick profile. A sliding door protects the lens from damage; though because it's a folded optic, the Pentax PZ10's lens stays inside the camera regardless of the focal length. A 2.5-inch LCD, an 8-megapixel sensor, and a high ISO of 3,200 round out the Pentax PZ10's basics. Face... Top
cameralabs.com - Jan 22, 2008
Camera Labs – Pentax Optio Z10 review
Viewed in isolation, the Z10 is a fair compact with a bigger than average zoom, and a non-extending lens which unusually can be used while filming a video. But the lack of optical or sensor-shift stabilisation is pretty unforgivable in this day and age – especially for a 7x zoom model – and the fact you can get so much more at little extra cost from the competition makes it ultimately hard to... Top
photographyblog.com - Nov 19, 2007
Pentax Optio Z10 Review
The new Pentax Optio Z10 is a compact digital camera with a 7x optical zoom lens, something of a departure for a company who typically produce compacts with 3x zooms. About the same size as a pack of playing cards and weighing less than 150g, the diminutive Pentax Z10 squeezes in a 38-266mm lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 8 megapixel sensor. Also featuring a sliding lens cover, Face Recognition,... Top
laptopmag.com - Nov 30, -0001
Pentax Optio Z10
This sleek camera offers a big zoom on the cheap. Top
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camera is ok
Strengths: very nice design and the lack of protruding lens is quite nice. quick start up time.
Weakness: not as small as my older cameras that could fit in a tin. pictures are a little slow to save if you want to take more quickly. the remote control that i could use on my older cameras does not work.
overall very nice looking but not for power users, the pics are alright with the standard setting, for better pics you just need to tweek it until you find the best settings. cant complain about the price with the included rebate. i do wish it had the focus light that previous models had, it helps when taking pictures in dark environments but so far i have not had a single blurry picture.
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