Go To Latest Video ReviewsRefine search for Digital Cameras
Pentax Optio P70 Review
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 16th Mar 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Price | £155.65 (Exc VAT) |
| as reviewed | £179.00 (Inc VAT) |
| Latest Price |
| Build Quality |  |
| Features |  |
| Image Quality |  |
| Value | |
| Overall | |
2 comments
Email
TrustedReviews NewslettersHere are some general test shots to help evaluate the camera's overall image quality, including the zoom range of the lens. Some pictures may be clicked to download the full size original image.
Click to enlarge
The wide angle end is equivalent to 27.5mm, useful for general snapshots and landscapes. that black blob is a bird.
Click to enlarge
The telephoto end of the zoom is equivalent to 110mm, not much more than a typical 3x zoom.
Colour reproduction is excellent.
Dynamic range is a bit limited though, with very murky shadows.
The superb band Melosa at Exeter Phoenix centre, at 6400 ISO. The shot is grainy, but the colours are bright.
The equally excellent [linkout:http://www.myspace.com/thehaggishorns Haggis Horns, also at 6400 ISO, but shot vertically using the OK button as a secondary shutter release.
Newsletters
Register to receive the latest Reviews and News Headlines directly to your Inbox every day, and enter our regular competitions. More Info.
Latest 2 of 2 Comments
Have your say: Leave a comment below about this article.
joose said on 17th March 2009
Mic said on 11th April 2009
OOPS, you've missed out the 2nd most important thing after Picture Quality... two pictures of the user interface. A good optical performance can be rendered useless by feature... more
See all 2 comments on this article.
Add your comment
You must be logged in to comment. Login or register here.
A good review as always Cliff. I was wondering if you had any plans to review the Samsung WB500 in the next couple of months? I ask as I'm currently set to buy the Cannon Powe... more