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Pentax Optio V20 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Pentax Optio V20 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 17 December 2008 - |
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- 2.5 |
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- 10 August 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 20 June 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 19 June 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 16 May 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
DigitalCameraInfo 's conclusion / rating - 17 December 2008 |
“ For the point-and-shooter who will never bother with manual controls, the Pentax Optio V20 deserves a look for its 5x zoom lens and handsome 3-inch screen in a pocket-friendly size and weight, especially if you can find it selling at a significant discount. While our lab tests turned up significant problems in the white balance system, the other results were acceptable if unexciting, and video performance was actually quite good. The lack of hardware image stabilization is a problem, especially when shooting with the zoom extended in low to medium lighting situations, and the slow lens doesn't help matters on this score. Overall, though, the V20 is easy to use, provides a variety of fun features such as in-camera editing and a variety of useful scene modes, and lets you get close to the action from a respectable distance... ”
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- 2.5 |
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 10 August 2008 |
“ Pentax has been producing capable but generally unexciting film cameras and SLR optics for more than half a century. Since the beginning of the digital imaging revolution they've has focused lots of corporate attention on developing and marketing ultracompact, feature-rich, easy-to-use, and innovative Optio series digicams. Pentax digicams have never been sales leaders, in large part, because unlike many of their competitors, they've failed to develop a comprehensive camera design philosophy: Canon's small cameras, for instance, all share a signature "look" and very similar operation, giving the line a cohesiveness that has been lacking for the Optio models. But if the snappy little Optio V20 is an indication of a new design philosophy at Pentax that could change.
What makes the V20 exceptional in a flood of generally competent but mostly uninspired mini-cams is its capability as a digital image-maker. The Pentax Option V20 consistently and dependably produces first-rate images for snapshot use, all controls and access to features are imminently logical, and operation is intuitive and remarkably easy. The super capable little retro-minimalist V20 is, in my opinion and despite its slow maximum aperture and the lack of image stabilization, one of the best digital cameras in its class... ”
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- 0 |
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TrustedReviews 's conclusion / rating - 20 June 2008 |
“ The Optio V20 is an attractively designed and well made ultra-compact camera, and the 5x zoom, large wide-view monitor screen and simple control interface make it versatile and pleasant to use, although it lacks a number of useful features, including effective image stabilisation. Image quality is generally good, although the limited low-light performance is a disadvantage. The only real problem is the slow performance, and the currently high retail price, although this will most likely drop in the near future... ”
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- 3.5 |
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CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 19 June 2008 |
“ Given the V20's extensive feature list and extremely reasonable price point, it seems churlish to complain too loudly about its over-ambitious 'smart' modes. The truth is that you'll get better snaps by relying on your head rather than its built-in face, blink and smile detectors or automatic focus and scene selectors. The large screen, good ease of use and big zoom still help to make it an excellent budget choice... ”
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RegHardware 's conclusion / rating - 16 May 2008 |
“ It’s not brash and it won’t confuse you with overly complex menus and countless bells and whistles, and that’s not a bad thing. We’re not convinced that the enhancements to standard Face Detection technology deliver the goods, but you at this price point, it’s still well worth a close look... ”
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- 3.5 |
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