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The Pentax Optio W30 is a 7.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $260.

Specifications: Resolution: 7.1 megapixels; Optical zoom: 3 x; Display type: 2.5 in LCD display; See full specs

Price range: $197.95 - $302.95

CNET product brief

Description: The Pentax Optio W30 is a 7.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is midpriced at around $260.

Pros: Has a 0.9 in thickness.Weighing only 5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A compact digital camera, suited for vacation and snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's features are in line with its price.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

ultracompact: A slim profile makes this camera easy to carry.

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Reviews from around the Web

  • digicamera.com

    Summary: 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

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  • digitalcameraroundup.com

    Summary: There is a "Synchro Sound Record" mode that continually listens to sound. When you press the shutter to take a picture, it commits the ten seconds prior to the picture and keeps recording for another ten seconds afterwards

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  • photographypress.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: It's pocketable and simple to use but not without some flaws

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  • digitalcamerainfo.com

    Editors' rating: 91

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  • pocket-lint.co.uk

    Editors' rating: 80

    Summary: It's pocketable and simple to use but not without some flaws

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