Pentax Optio S1

• alaTest.co.uk

  9 out of 10

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Pentax Optio S1 from international magazines and websites.

Conclusion: The average review rating is 7.4/10. Comparing these reviews to 668283 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 87/100 (or 8.7 out of 10) = Very Good Quality.

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• expertreviews.co.uk

  8 out of 10

Summary: The average person shopping for a £100 camera probably just wants three things: a brand they've heard of, a high megapixel rating and a smart design. Pentax's latest budget snapper ticks all those boxes, but it also includes a few features to impress...

Conclusion: A competent low-cost camera with an impressive set of features, but paying just a little more brings big benefits

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• digitalcamerainfo.com

  0 out of 10

Summary: The Pentax Optio S1 is an attractive point-and-shoot that looks more expensive than it is. Unfortunately, it still performs like a sub-$150 model. Our lab tests returned strictly-average scores for most applications, but a decent feature set keeps...

Conclusion: The Pentax Optio S1 has a brilliant exterior that caught the eye of our entire imaging team. Yet in the same way that a middle-aged, underemployed man might go out and buy a sports car to overcompensate for his insecurities, Pentax–it seems, is also...

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• cnet.co.uk

  7 out of 10

Summary: The Pentax Optio S1 is small, affordable and doesn't skimp on the specs. Picture quality isn't spectacular but those looking for a simple, stylish compact in the sub-£100 price bracket should definitely give it a shot.

Conclusion: The Pentax Optio S1 is a surprisingly capable compact that's neither expensive nor complicated. We noticed a couple of small performance issues when we were testing but, overall, we were fairly pleased with the results the S1 gave us -- especially when...

Pro : Small, slim design ; Easy to use ; 5x optical zoom ; Good value

Cons : Some picture issues ; Poor video quality ; Small buttons

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• dphoto.co.nz

  9 out of 10

Summary: Kelly Lynch stacks the deck with an Optio S1.

Conclusion: The camera’s sensor-shift shake-reduction system helps produce smoother HD video clips and the audio was clear, suitable for home videos.

Pro : Easy to begin recording movies ; Indicator when SD card not inserted

Cons : Battery needed to be recharged while inside the camera ; Camera body has nowhere to grip ; Buttons make a clicking noise

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