Pentax Optio WS80

“The [Pentax] WS80 is … built to survive an active lifestyle.”

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Pentax Optio WS80 [QuickPrice Check], a waterproof (up to 1.5 m / 5 ft) ultra compact digital camera with 10MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x optical zoom (35-175mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction (digital image stabilization), 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Auto Picture, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Dynamic Range Adjustment.

[ Read the Pentax WS80 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

Related Link:
- Pentax WS80 Technical Specifications

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Pentax K-x

“The Pentax K-x is our new favourite “affordable” DSLR.”

PhotographyBLOG has just published their review of the Pentax K-x DSLR [Specs], with 12.4MP resolution (on a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), 11 Point Wide Angle Focus, PASM, Auto Picture mode, Scene modes, Creative Processing and Filter Modes, 30-1/6000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, HDR Image Capture (captures 3 bracketed images and blends them in-camera), RAW, optical viewfinder with 96% frame coverage, Live View with Contrast Detect, Phase difference and Face Detection AF, Continuous Shooting 4.7fps, built-in flash, and HD Movie (1280 x 720 @ 24fps). The Pentax K-x uses the SD/SDHC memory card and is powered by 4 AA batteries.

[ Read the Pentax K-x Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]

[ Pentax K-x QuickPrice Check ]

Related Links:
- Pentax K-x Technical Specifications
- Pentax K-x Press Release

Pentax K-x

HOYA Chief Operating Officer, Hiroshi Hamada, said in an interview October 23 that the Pentax (which HOYA bought for about $1 billion) division will have to seek a partner in order to compete with larger rivals in the digital-camera market. “I don’t know whether we’ll go with Samsung or somebody else, but I can say that we’ll have a deeper relationship with some electronics guys,” Hamada said. “There will be consolidation in the camera business and a small player like us will be like a small boat on a rough sea. But let me be clear: we will not shut down this business.”

[ Read the article at: Bloomberg ]

Pentax Optio W80

“The Pentax Optio W80 is an incredibly versatile compact digicam.”

Steve’s Digicams has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: Steve's Digicams ]

Pentax Optio P80

“Stylish ultra-compact camera that is easy to use.”

TrustedReviews has published their review of the Pentax Optio P80 [QuickPrice Check], a 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD) entry-level ultra compact with 4x wide-angle optical zoom (27.5-110mm equiv.), 2.7-in. (230K dots) LCD, Shake Reduction (SR) technology (digital image stabilization), Auto Picture Mode, Face Detection, Blink Detection, Dynamic Range Adjustment, and HD Movie.

[ Read the Pentax P80 Review at: TrustedReviews ]

Pentax K-x

“A terrific DSLR for beginners with masses of headroom for those learning the ropes. Score: 4/5”

TechRadar has just published their review of the Pentax K-x DSLR [Specs], with 12.4MP resolution (on a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 2.7-in. LCD (230K dots), 11 Point Wide Angle Focus, PASM, Auto Picture mode, Scene modes, Creative Processing and Filter Modes, 30-1/6000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, HDR Image Capture (captures 3 bracketed images and blends them in-camera), RAW, optical viewfinder with 96% frame coverage, Live View with Contrast Detect, Phase difference and Face Detection AF, Continuous Shooting 4.7fps, built-in flash, and HD Movie (1280 x 720 @ 24fps). The Pentax K-x uses the SD/SDHC memory card and is powered by 4 AA batteries.

[ Read the Pentax K-x Review at: TechRadar ]

[ Pentax K-x QuickPrice Check ]

Related Links:
- Pentax K-x Technical Specifications
- Pentax K-x Press Release

Pentax K-7

“I found the Pentax K7 to be a competent camera… It just failed to light my fire.”

Luminous Landscape has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], with 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

Read the Pentax K-7 Review at: Luminous Landscape

Editor’s note: Since Luminous Landscape gives a rather lacklustre report of the Pentax K-7, we encourage you to get a second [more positive and balanced] opinion from the following expert review sites:

- Imaging Resource: “Overall, the Pentax K-7 is a very high-quality digital SLR camera, offering a lot for its relatively low price.”
- DCRP (dcresource): “The Pentax K-7 isn’t just an excellent midrange digital SLR — it’s also an incredible value.”
- PhotographyBLOG: “The Pentax K-7 is the best-ever Pentax DSLR camera and a real challenger to the relative giants of Canon and Nikon.”
- DPReview: “The Pentax K-7 manages to combine superb build quality, comprehensive customization options, excellent ergonomics and an extensive feature set…”

Pentax K-7

“For maximum image quality in low light situations your best bet is shooting RAW.”

DPReview has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], with 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

Pentax K-7

“Offers more features per dollar than anything else out there.”

DCRP (dcresource) has just published their review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR [Specs], “an excellent digital SLR” featuring 14.6MP resolution (on a 23.4 x 15.6 mm CMOS image sensor), Shake Reduction sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. LCD (920K dots), PASM, 30-1/8000 sec. plus Bulb, Dust Removal, Dynamic Range Optimizing (capturing 3 images and combining them in-camera), RAW, weather-proof stainless steel alloy body, optical viewfinder with 100% frame coverage, Live View with Face Detection AF (Contrast-Detect), Continuous Shooting 5.2fps, and HD Movie (1536 x 1024 @ 30fps).

[ Pentax K-7 Quick Price Check ]

Pentax Optio W80

“An easy-to-use, tough as old boots camera for all the family.”

PhotographyBLOG has posted their review of the Pentax Optio W80 [QuickPrice Check], an ultra compact digital camera with "average image quality" and featuring 12.1MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD), 5x wide-angle optical zoom (28-140mm equiv.), Pixel Track Shake Reduction, 2.5-in. LCD (230K dots), HD movie (1280×720) @ 30fps, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection and Auto Picture mode.

[ Read the Pentax W80 Review at: PhotographyBLOG ]