Pentax Optio S1 is about $200

Normally, when I cover Pentax, it is about those outrageous color of the K-r or K-x series of cameras. This time, it is about the Pentax Optio S1 has 14 Megapixels, 5X zoom lens, and electrical image stabilization. As for the display, it is a 2.7 inch LCD. I'm sure you're probably ...

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Pentax Announces Rugged Optio WG-1 & WG-1 GPS

Digital cameras have come a long way in terms of durability but thinking a traditional point-and-shoot camera will sustain the elements wouldn't be logical thinking. Luckily, there are several manufacturers who push out rugged cameras that will sustain the elements. In fact, Pentax has just come forward to announce the Optio WG-1 and WG-1 GPS. Both ...

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Pentax Shiny Orange Optio W90

Not a fan of the current colors that Pentax offers their Optio W90 in? Well you're in luck as they have just annonunced the Shiny Orange version of the camera. If you're not aware, the Optio W90 is one of Pentax's waterproof compacts with a 12 megapixel sensor with 5x zoom, 720p HD recording and an ...

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Pentax Optio M85 Point-and-Shoot Camera

The M85 is also a new Optio point-and-shoot camera coming from Pentax. The camera will be available for 179 Euros in Europe and you should look for it in stores in October. The M85 is a little more expensive than the E85, so let’s see why! The M85 comes with a 12-megapixel sensor, a 3x ...

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Pentax Optio E85 Point-and-Shoot Camera

Pentax has two brand new point-and-shoot cameras, the Optio M85 and the E85. The E85 comes equipped with a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 3x zoom lens, full auto mode, ISO sensitivity 80 to 3200, a 2.7-inch LCD screen and VGA video recording at 30 fps. The M85 should be available sometime in October and Europeans ...

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PENTAX presents Optio P80

PENTAX has presented a new digital camera with the special characteristic of being light, small, and good. The fresh Optio P80 comes with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and is available in three colors: black, pearl, or mint. In addition to the 12.1-megapixel sensor, the camera has a 4x wide angle optical zoom and can obviously record ...

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Pentax Announces Optio W80 Waterproof Point-and-Shoot Camera

This pretty red baby camera looks quite impressive and I am told it's definitely a point-and-shoot camera worthy of your attention. The name of it? Optio W80! The maker? Pentax! Need I say more? Of course I do! The Optio W80 will let you take pictures under water as long as you're not going below 16 ...

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Amazon lists Pentax’s Optio Z10 digi cam for $99.75

Are you looking to upgrade your current outdated camera but don't want to spend any more than $100? Well then, Amazon has a deal for you -- Recently spotted is the Pentax Optio Z10 digital camera priced at just $99.75, supposedly marked down from its $342.30 MSRP. This little camera features 8MP, 7x optical zoom, a ...

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Pentax Optio E75 to Arrive in Europe This July

Pentax has a new compact camera which is going to be launched in Europe in July, The Optio E75 will come with features like 10.2 megapixel shooter, ISO range from 80 - 1600, 3x, 32-92mm equivalent, non-stabilized zoom, a 2.7-inch screen, VGA video recording and the regular stuff like face and smile detection modes. The ...

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