Pentax Optio W80 Digital Camera Review - Pentax Point and Shoot and Non-DSLR

Optio W80 Official Site
Optio W80 from Pentax

	Introduction
The Optio W80 is a well priced, tough camera that can take a beating but still keep working. However, the images it takes are merely average.
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Section		The Good	The Bad
	Product Tour	Small, compact camera body	Metallic body can get slippery
	Color	Decent color accuracy	Yellows and oranges are inaccurate
	Noise	Low noise in images	High ISO images lack detail
	Resolution	Image stabilization works well...	... but introduces a delay that prevents quick shooting.
	Sample Photos	See sample photos taken with the Pentax W80 in different conditions
	Video	Shoots HD video	Colors are slightly inaccurate
	Playback	Plenty of post-shooting editing options	Screen is a bit small and grainy for a decent preview
	Hardware	5x zoom lens in a compact body	Lens has a very limited aperture range
	Controls	Buttons are well placed	On-screen menu is a little awkward to use
	Design & Handling	Fits well into the hand	No major handling problems
	Conclusion	Read our final conclusion on the Pentax W80

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