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Pentax Optio E40

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User ratings:
6
3.8 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
9
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9 editorial reviews
Review posted 11/5/2007 Click on the Optio E40 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour The Pentax Optio E40 is an affordable, entry-level compact digital camera that features 8-megapixels of resolution, Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions. This model accepts widelyRead more
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Pros

  • It is very easy to use right out of the box

Cons

  • macro functions are clumsy and pretty much any other setting
  • the Shake Reduction feature is a bit questionable
  • L11 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optic

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 1539 px
  • 5.2
  • Center, Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.4 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio E40 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio E40

Pros

  • It is very easy to use right out of the box

Cons

  • macro functions are clumsy and pretty much any other setting
  • the Shake Reduction feature is a bit questionable
  • L11 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optic
  • Digital Camera
  • the video looks shaky on playback

Pentax Optio E40 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.4 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1000
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 1539 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio E40 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution3264 x 1539 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2304x1728
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.2
Focal length equiv38 - 113
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Macro focus range5.91 in
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Night
  • Panorama
  • Sports
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
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Audio features
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.6 oz
Width3.7 in
Height2.4 in
Depth0.9 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
Calendaryes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1000
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.4 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots110000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage10.0 mB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio E40 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.5
Based on 9 reviews
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Review posted 11/5/2007 Click on the Optio E40 to take a 360° QuickTime VR tour The Pentax Optio E40 is an affordable, entry-level compact digital camera that features 8-megapixels of resolution, Face Recognition technology and Digital Shake Reduction functions. This model accepts widely

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Published: 12.10.2007
Pentax Optio E40
3.5

What does Pentax's entry-level model have to offer for those on a tight budget?

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Published: 11.07.2007
Pentax E40 Review

Pentax E40 review, find out how the E40 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Pentax Optio E40 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The Optio E40 features a Pentax 6.2mm - 18.6mm, 3x optical zoom lens with an 35mm equivalent focal length of 37.5mm - 112.5mm, the aperture range is F2.8 - F5.2. The lens is all glass and consists of 6 elements in 5 groups (3 dual-sided aspherical element). When the camera

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Pentax Optio E40 camera review

I was about to travel back to my home country so I decided to buy a digital camera. Actually, I just love to take photos but I am not used to taking ...

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Pentax Optio E40 review

In het Pentax Optio E40 productdossier lees je alles over de Optio E40. Lees wat de Optio E40 allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

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Published: 26.01.2010
Pentax Optio E40

Pentax Optio E40 (Compact Camera): 3 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 17.10.2007
Pentax Optio E40

The Pentax Optio E40 is a no-nonsense, entry-level 8-megapixel compact with many more features than you'd expect from a budget camera. It's available at a bargain price of under £100, is easy to use and delivers consistent image performance