Pentax Optio E10 review

A whopping six megapixels for just over a ton - nice.

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2007-01-04January 4th 2007

Compact cameras Review

Price at launch	£150.00
MPN	18536
Manufacturer's Description	PENTAX is a leader in easy-to-use digital photography, and the affordable Optio E10 offers entry-level compact digital with 6.0 megapixels and a 3X optical lens. Even novice digital photographers will enjoy the slim, lightweight body and the Simple mode selection dial. Add a high resolution 2.4 inch LCD, 10 MB of internal memory, travel-compatible AA battery power, high quality AVI Movie capture, and the Optio E10 makes a perfect digital choice.
Accessories	Carrying strap, A/V cable, USB cable
Colour	Silver
Dimensions	87 x 60 x 32
Features	6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality prints up to 14 x 19 inches, 2.4-inch LCD display; 3x optical zoom, Built-in primary-color filter produces more natural, vivid colors, Mode dial for clear-cut selection of the cameras eight versatile modes, Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (approximately 10 MB internal memory included)
Weight (g)	130
Battery Type	AA Alkaline
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	9V DC In, Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Display Size	2.4
Display Technology	TFT LCD
Effective Pixels	6
Exposure bracketing	2
Flash	Yes
Flash Features	Auto, On/Off, Red Eye Red.
Flash Modes	Auto, Fill-in, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Focusing Modes	Manual
ISO Settings	100, 200, 64, ISO Auto
Image Formats	AVI, JPEG
Image Sensor Resolution	110
Image Sensor Type	1/2.5inch CCD
Longest Shutter Speed	2
Max Aperture	2.8
Max Focal Length	102
Max Movie Recording Resolution	320 x 240
Max. Captured Image Resolution	2816 x 2112
Memory Types	Internal, MultiMedia Card, SD
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Spot
Min Aperture	4.8
Min Focal Length	34
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	3
Shooting Modes	FrameMovie
Software Provided	Drivers & Utilities, ACD Systems ACDsee
Video Capture Framerate	20
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten
LCD Display?	Yes