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Pentax Optio W10 Digital Camera Review
by Patrick Singleton
Published on July 07, 2006
Specs / Ratings
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Pentax Optio W10 Specs
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Type
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Compact
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Price
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0.00
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Length
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4.20
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Width
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0.90
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Height
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2.10
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Weight
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4.90
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Pixels
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6.18 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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6.00
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Sensor Type
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1/2.5
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Image Size
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2816 x 2112
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Aspect Ratio
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4:3
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Color Filter System
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Primary Color Filter
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IR Cut Low Pass Filter
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No
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Image Format
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JPEG (stills), AVI Motion JPEG (video), WAV (audio)
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File Size
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3.12 MB (highest res), 0.13 MB (lowest res)
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Compression
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JPEG (stills), AVI Motion JPEG (video), WAV (audio)
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Lens
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Pentax Power Zoom, 3x optical zoom (11 elements, 9 groups; 3 aspherical elements)
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Lens Mount
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no
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Compatible Lenses
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n/a
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Viewfinder
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no
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Diopter Adjustment
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n/a
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LCD
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2.5
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Auto Focus Type
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TTL contrast detection AF system
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Focusing Modes
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9 point AF, spot AF, tracking AF, manual
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Focusing Points
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9 points
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Detecting Range
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Standard: 1.31 ft. - infinity; Close-up: 0.4 in. - 2.0 ft.
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Metering Modes
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TTL multi-segment
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Shutter Type
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programmed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed
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4.00
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Self Timer
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2 or 10 sec
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Modes
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Auto, Program, Movie
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Speed
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Yes
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Burst
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Yes
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Automatic Modes
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Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Night scene, Surf & snow, Self-portrait, Food, Museum, Sport, Underwater, Underwater movie, Pet, Candle, Soft, Natural skin tone, Fireworks, Kids, Report, Sunset, Text, Frame
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 2.0 EV in 1/3 steps
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Built in Flash
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Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction, Soft flash
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Flash Range
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Wide: 0.66 - 12 ft.; Tele: 1.64 - 9.8 ft.
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Sync Contact
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no
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Resolution
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2816 x 2112
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Settings
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Best, Better, Good
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ISO Sensitivity
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auto; manual: 64-400, 800 in Candle mode
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White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Manual
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Playback Options
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single, 9-image index, magnify, rotate, slide show, resize, trim, red-eye removal
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Direct Printing
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Yes
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Video Output
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Yes
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Software
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Software CD-ROM S-SW48
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Battery Power Source
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rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI8
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Zoom Wide
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38
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Zoom Tele
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114
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Intro Date
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2006-02-15
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fstop Max
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3.30
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fstop Min
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4.00
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Zoom Digi
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4.00
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Movie Mode
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640 x 480 and 320 x 240 at 15 and 30 fps
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Storage Type
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10.5MB internal memory; SD card compatible
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LCD Pixels
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115000
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Resolution Maximum
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115000
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Resolution Minimum
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640 x 480
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External Flash
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0
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Weight |
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Color
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5.56
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2.5
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Resolution
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3.57
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2.5
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Noise Auto ISO
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3.13
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2.5
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Noise Manual ISO
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5.25
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2.5
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Low Light
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0.00
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2
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Dynamic Range
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0.00
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2.5
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Flash
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0.00
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2
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Model Design Appearance
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8.00
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1.25
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Size Portability
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7.75
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1.1
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Handling
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7.75
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1.5
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Control Button Positioning Size
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6.75
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0.85
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Front
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8.00
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0.6
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Back
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8.00
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0.6
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Left
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8.00
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0.5
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Right
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8.00
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0.5
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Top
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7.50
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0.6
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Bottom
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0.00
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0.5
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Menu
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7.00
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1.25
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Auto Mode
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7.50
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1.5
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Auto Focus
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7.50
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1.75
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Focus
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5.50
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1
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ISO
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8.00
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1.25
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White Balance
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7.25
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1.25
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Exposure
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7.00
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1
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Metering
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7.00
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1.15
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Shutter Speed
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0.00
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0.9
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Aperture
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0.00
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0.9
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Custom Image Presets
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7.00
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0.75
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Drive Mode
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7.75
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1.2
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Picture Quality Options
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8.50
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0.5
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Picture Effects Mode
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8.00
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0.5
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Playback Mode
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8.00
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0.9
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Movie Mode
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6.50
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1
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Viewfinder
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0.00
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0.55
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LCD Screen
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7.00
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1.5
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Flash
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7.25
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1.25
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Zoom Lens
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6.50
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1.65
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Memory
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3.50
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0.5
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Battery
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0.00
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1.25
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Startup 1st Shot
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6.38
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2
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Shot Shot
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9.77
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2
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Shutter Shot
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7.80
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2
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Software
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6.00
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0.5
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Jacks / Ports / Plugs
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4.50
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0.4
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Direct Print Options
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6.50
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0.65
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Ease of Use
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7.25
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1.2
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Other Features
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3.50
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0.55
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Value
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7.25
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2
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| Total (weighted) |
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325.09 |
 The Pentax Optio W10 is a waterproof compact camera with a 3x zoom lens, 6-megapixel CCD and a list price of $299.95. Though waterproofing might seem like a gimmick – how many pictures does anyone need of their kids underwater? -- Waterproof cameras are, by definition, sealed against dust, dirt, and moisture. The W10 should be a durable camera, ready to be carried in pockets and taken out in the rain. It's also tough enough for even small children to use on their own.
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