Pentax Optio A10 First Impressions Review

The first in a new line of cameras for Pentax, the Optio A10 is an 8 megapixel higher-end compact camera aimed at advanced users: the company has also launched a new line for point-and-shoot users (see our preview of the E10 elsewhere on the site). The A10 includes a new camera shake reduction system where the entire CCD sensor moves to compensate for small movements that can cause blurry images. Like many compacts, it has VGA movie mode at 30 fps with audio, but like many point-and-shoots it has 3x optical zoom. The 2.5” LCD, included memory of 24 MB, and its PictBridge compatibility could indicate belonging in either camp. It’s priced at $349.99 and will be available in February.