The Pentax compact cameras are low to mid-range priced cameras. There’s one series of Pentax compact cameras, the Optio range of 9 different models. Typical of Pentax cameras, there are some quality features built in to these cameras, including several high performance functions which would look good on much higher priced conventional cameras.

Pentax compact cameras
The Pentax compact cameras include a lot of high value features. It’s well worth checking out the different models, because these cameras have some very good high performance features which will appeal to any photographer:

• 720p HD movie function
• 12-14 Megapixel processors
• 5x and 10x Optical zooms
• Face detection (includes blink detection, a truly great idea)
• Burst shooting at up to 9 fps
• Panorama mode
• Digital exposure control
• Weatherproofing (The WG range)
• HDMI (on the mid to upper range models)

Buying Pentax compact cameras
The first thing you’ll notice about the Pentax compact cameras is that they really are a cut above the ordinary in terms of their capabilities. Pentax are camera specialists, and their technology is a major asset in all their cameras. For example- With many other brands, the 720p HD movie capability is a feature on their best cameras. With Pentax, that’s a standard feature on all their cameras.

The very high performance features and added technology on the upper range Pentax cameras is also notable. Burst shooting is a typical characteristic of top of the line conventional cameras, and that 9fps is actually a very good rate for any still photo camera. The weatherproofing features are comprehensive, including waterproofing, cold, heat and dustproofing.

Pentax are also very good at pricing their cameras. The online discounts are invariably good, and excellent in some cases. If you’re looking for a good cheap compact camera, you really can’t go past the Pentax range for value and performance.