Pentax Optio W10 Digital Camera Review

Likes

– Waterproofing is a great feature - Excellent seals – Simple interface – Attractive styling – Picture effects available as post-processing, rather than during shooting

Dislikes

- No manual exposure mode - Picture quality lacking - Short battery life - LCD is hard to see outdoors

Conclusion
The Optio W10's unique benefits are its waterproofing, its simplicity and its styling. Its image quality is by no means outstanding. Still, there will be plenty of people who want a convenient, moderately-priced beach camera or even a snorkeling camera, and they will be pleased with the W10. For under $300, the 6-megapixel, 3x optical zoom Optio W10 offers a unique feature set at its price point, although users will have accept the sacrifice in image quality for the added durability and underwater functionality.