Pentax Optio M40 - Test shots - Exposure evaluation

A range of general test shots are shown over the next two pages. In some cases, the full size image has been reduced for bandwidth purposes, and a crop taken from the original full resolution image has been placed below it to show the overall image quality. Some other pictures may be clicked to view the original full-size image.

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The wide angle end of the zoom is equivalent to 36mm, which is wider than average for a compact, but the lens distortion is a problem.

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The pincushion distortion at the telephoto end is visible in this shot, pinching in towards the middle of the frame.

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Exposure and colour rendition are good despite the overcast weather.

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This is about as much contrast as I could find. The shadow details are little murky.

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