Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera Review

This review is organized into 16 pages
Page 1 Product Tour Read More...	Page 2 Color Color accuracy is decent, although less so for yellows and oranges. Read More...	Page 3 Noise Image noise is low, yet high ISO images lack detail. Read More...
Page 4 Resolution The image stabilization works well…but introduces a delay that prevents quick shooting. Read More...	Page 5 Video It shoots HD video, but the colors are slightly inaccurate. Read More...	Page 6 Sample Photos A gallery of photos taken with the Pentax Optio W80 Read More...
Page 7 Playback There are plenty of post-shooting editing options, though the screen is a bit small and grainy for a decent preview. Read More...	Page 8 Hardware The compact body holds a 5x zoom lens, though its aperture range is very limited. Read More...	Page 9 Controls The buttons are well placed, but the on-screen menu is a little awkward to use. Read More...
Page 10 Design & Handling There are no major handling issues. It fits well into the hand. Read More...	Page 11 Fuji Z33WP Comparison We compare the Optio W80 to the Z33WP. Read More...	Page 12 Canon D10 Comparison We compare the Optio W80 to the D10. Read More...
Page 13 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Comparison We compare the Optio W80 to the Stylus TOUGH-8000. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Pentax Optio W80. Read More...	Page 15 Photo Gallery Read More...
Part 16 Comments Read what people are saying about the Pentax Optio W80. Add your comments...

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