DP Interface has posted a new review of the 8 megapixel Pentax Optio A10 and although it lacks manual controls they write –
“Sadly, I cannot recommend the Pentax Optio A10 because I don’t know how many photo opportunities you’ll miss with this camera: Sluggish performance plus below average battery life is already a bad combination. If you’re looking for an ultra-compact with good battery life, a big LCD, image stabilization and high ISO sensitivity, take a look at the Sony T30 or if you’re looking for manual controls, scene modes, fancy movie mode and 8 megapixels, consider the Casio Z850. Ultimately, the Pentax Optio A10 is not a good buy.”
Read Our Pentax Option A10 Review Roundup and View Sample Photos
Pentax Optio A10 Reviewer – Opinion Thermometer
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What’s hot:
* Ultra-compact camera with 8 megapixels
* Large high-resolution 2.5 inch LCD, visible in low-light
* CCD image stabilization
* Manual focus and custom white balance
* Powerful flash with good control
* Unlimited VGA 30 FPS movie mode in MPEG4
* Shortcut “green” button
* Fairly advanced playback post-processing
* Good image quality
* Acceptable ISO 400 shots
What’s not:
* LCD visibility not good outdoors
* Terrible battery life
* No manual exposure (Aperture and shutter speed)
* Unlimited but very slow continuous shooting
* 6 cm “super-macro” mode not super
* ISO 800 only available at 4 MP or lower
* Sluggish performance in all areas
* Redeye
* No movie zoom, focus or exposure control
