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Pentax Optio A40

Manufacturer: Tascam

Model: 19361

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Excellent

Critics combined give Pentax Optio A40 a score of 4 out of 4

Very Good

Critics combined give Pentax Optio A40 a score of 3 out of 4

Good

Critics combined give Pentax Optio A40 a score of 2 out of 4

Fair

Critics combined give Pentax Optio A40 a score of 1 out of 4

Poor

Critics combined give Pentax Optio A40 a score of 0 out of 4

Hopefully the Optio A40 doesn't represent the last generation of Pentax compact cameras, because despite its ultra-compact size it is packed with clever technology, including effective image stabilisation and dynamic range improvement. Build quality, desi

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The Optio S40 is an entry-level camera that provides users with the ease of fully-automatic operation, an extremely durable compact design and one of the first camera help menus I've seen. The 4-megapixel images yield more than enough resolution to create

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Image quality closely resembled the A30's, with pleasing exposures in a range of conditions and flattering portraits. Side-by-side comparisons suggest a slight improvement in detail, but it appears that digital sharpening plays as much a part as the extra

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