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