Pentax just announced a trio of new compact cameras today, including the retro looking Optio I-10 model. Other than the unique designs, it’s sad to say that on paper, these models look pretty uninteresting, in a bland sense.

Pentax Optio I-10
(Compact camera)

• 12 effective megapixels
• 28 – 140 mm (f3.5 – f5.9) 5X optical zoom lens
• Sensor-shift image stabilization
• 2.7 inch LCD
• No manual controls: point-and-shoot functionality with scene modes
• 720p (1280 x 720) 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in February for $300
• Comes in your choice of white or black

Pentax Optio H90
(Compact camera)

• 12 effective megapixels
• 28 – 140 mm (f3.5 – f5.9) 5X optical zoom lens
• NO image stabilization (Digital IS available)
• 2.7 inch LCD
• No manual controls: point-and-shoot functionality with scene modes
• 720p (1280 x 720) 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in February for $180
• Comes in your choice of silver plus orange, while or black tones

Pentax Optio E90
(Compact camera)

• 10 effective megapixels
• 32 – 95 mm (f2.9 – f5.2) 3X optical zoom lens
• NO image stabilization
• 2.7 inch LCD
• No manual controls: point-and-shoot functionality with scene modes
• VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in February for $100
• Comes in your choice of black or red

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