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Pentax Optio M40

76

Good
  • Pros
  • Solid metal body
  • Programmable shortcut button on the back
  • Cons
  • Poor image results with flash
  • A bit dated looking compared to others

Product Specs

Battery
Number of Batteries1
Digital Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)1
Display
ViewfinderNone
Exposure
Shutter Priority0
Image Processor
Number of image sensor pixels8 megapixels
Image sensorCCD
Maximum horizontal image resolution3264
Maximum vertical image resolution2448
Image sensor quantity1
Image formatJPEG
White balance0
Lens
Accessory Lens0
Telephoto Aperture Maximum5.9 mm
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum3.1 mm
Shutter
Starter Media or Internal RAM1
Storage
Media SlotsSD Card
LCD Screen
LCD screen size2.5 inches
Exposure Controls
Maximum shutter speed2000
Minimum shutter speed4
Bulb setting0
ISO equivalencies
  • 50
  • 1600
Exposure settings0
Exposure compensation range0
Number of scene modes11
Dimensions
Width3.8 inches
Depth2.3 inches
Height0.7 inches
Weight4.6 ounces
Flash
Flash characteristics
  • Flash Slow Sync
  • No
Lens Features
Camera body only0
Optical zoom3 X
Minimum focal length36
Maximum focal length108
Lens mountInterchangeable
Focus featuresYes
Connectivity
Interface connectionNo
Other Features
General features
  • Pict Bridge
Image stabilizationSoftware
Included components
  • No
Power sourceRechargeable lithium ion

User Reviews for Pentax Optio M40

  • Reviewed by: cdude38

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: 8 megapixelsultra slimgood flash

    Weaknesses: none so far

    Overall Evaluation: I got this camera today and bought it from newegg.com. Sophisticated look and very slim but has a good fit to hold. Good pictures result for outdoor shootings and have a strong flash for indoor picture taking. Nice feature also including face recognition technology and digital shake reduction. 8 megapixels and good zoom. For a little over 100 bucks this camera is an awesome camera.

  • Reviewed by: mikedo

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Large LCD, small size, excellent picture quality and clarity

    Weaknesses: None so far...

    Overall Evaluation: I just purchased this camera last week and have not taken very many pictures yet, but the ones I have taken have been very clear and crisp. The camera does not come with any memory so be sure to order a SD card when you buy the camera or you will have to wait to take pictures until you get one.

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