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7.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, USB, Internal, Secure Digital, SDHC, 139 gram, 2.5 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 11 expert reviews, the average rating for Pentax Optio W30 Silver is 4.1/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Pentax Optio W30

(09/10/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 276427 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
Country: US
88.0 / 100.0
Testseek US Title:

Pentax Optio W30

(28/12/07)
Summary: 16 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 77 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
77.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Pentax Optio W30 Silver

(12/06/07)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Pentax Optio W30 Silver, giving it an average score of 80 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
80.0 / 100.0
Testwinner US Title:

Pentax Optio W30 Silver

(12/06/07)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Pentax Optio W30 Silver, giving it an average score of 80 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: US
80.0 / 100.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(23/04/07)
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Country: US
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digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Pentax Optio W30 Digital Camera Full Review

(05/04/07)
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Country: US
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Digicamera UK Title:

Pentax Optio W30


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Verdict: If you're spending a lot of time on, in and around water, the Optio W30 is a perfect fit. It doesn't mind getting wet, and it takes exceptionally good pictures underwater. And your underwater movies will blow everyone's mind. But that doesn't mean the W30 is a one-trick pony. It also works very well as a regular digital camera. With the
Pros: ; Excellent underwater image and movie quality; Waterproof down to 10 feet!; Innovative synchro sound mode; Internal optical zoom; Digital shake reduction with ISO up to 3200; Versatile, useful "Green Mode" button
Cons: ; Needs better handstrap and protective boot underwater; No autofocus illuminator light; Low-res, narrow viewing angle LCD; Fairly large
Country: UK
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Megapixel.net Title:

Pentax Optio W30


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Pros: ; Good to very good image quality.; Near silent zoom motor allows optical zoom to be used in movie mode.; Sensitivity range of 64 to 100 ISO is noise free.; Internal zoom.; High quality construction.; Not too much noise up to 400 ISO.; Quick to operate.; Waterproof to 3 m (9.8 ft).
Cons: ; Controls stiffer than non-waterproof cameras.; Flash a bit weak.; Compression a bit too strong at the highest image quality.; Battery should last longer before showing signs of weakening.
Country: UK
8.5 / 10.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Pentax Optio W30


Summary: Pentax's W range sees a new member in the form of the W30, replacing the W20 model, with its main feature being its waterproof and dustproof capabilities..... Read the full review
Country: UK
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Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


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Pros: ; Waterproof to 3 metres, excellent metering and colour balance, good build and feature set, image quality, low noise at low ISO, SP (anti-drip) lens coating
Cons: ; Slow tracking AF, anti-reflective screen (still) difficult to use in direct sunlight, no optical viewfinder, slow response, sharpness issues
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Pentax Optio W30


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Verdict: The latest waterproof Pentax gets a day out at sea.
Country: UK
8.0 / 10.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Field Test: Jump Right In with the Pentax Optio W30!


Summary: Pentax's newest waterproof digicam loves to go swimming and doubles the depth-rating of its predecessor. Read the full review
Country: US
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