Testseek.com have collected 12 expert reviews of the Pentax Optio S55 and the average rating is 68%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax Optio S55.
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12 Reviews
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Abstract: On paper, the Optio S55 is largely indistinguishable from the Optio S5z and many of the other cameras in this months Labs test, with a 5-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and 2.5" LCD. The only obvious distinction is its price, which is between £28...
Attractive design; easy-to-pocket ultracompact; large display; can shoot low-res 30fps movie clips limited only by size of SD/MMC card; in-camera help function; can apply filters to photos after capture
Sluggish shot-to-shot and continuous shooting; output not terribly sharp; movie clips are 320x240 pixels max; tendency toward slight underexposure
The Pentax Optio S55 is a fun ultracompact camera with some handy features, but the cameras slow continuous shooting and inconsistent image quality might compromise your enjoyment ...
Abstract: I have mixed feelings about the Pentax Optio S55. Outdoor landscape shots are very good indeed, but the camera struggles in other areas. Against that the camera is relatively inexpensive for its style and build quality.
Abstract: The Pentax Optio S45 and S55 feature a Pentax SMC 3x optical zoom lens, a 4 megapixel sensor in the S45, and a 5 megapixel sensor in the S55, and a large 2.5" screen, all encased in a small aluminium body. The Pentax Optio S45 is availabl...
Abstract: The Pentax Option S55 is a good ultra-compact camera that improves well on its predecessors. The S55 produces better pictures than most ultra-compact cameras with great color, excellent contrast, good sharpness, low noise and low chromatic aberration...
Abstract: <b>Spec:</b> Digital camera, 5,000,000 pixels, LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color<br> <b>Good:</b> Attractive design; easy-to-pocket ultracompact; large display; can shoot low-res 30fps movie clips limited only by size of SD/MMC card; in-camera help function; can apply filters to photos after capture.<br> <b>Bad:</b> Sluggish shot-to-shot and continuous shooting; output not terribly sharp; movie clips are 320x240 max; tendency toward slight underexposure.<br> <b>Bottomline:</b> The Pentax Optio S55 is a fun ultracompact camera with some handy features, but the cameras slow continuous shooting and inconsistent image quality might compromise your enjoyment.<br>
Abstract: It seems like every other week I'm reviewing yet another tiny Pentax 5-megapixel compact. In fact a quick browse through my camera samples folder shows that this is the eighth one that I've written about this year. Come on Pentax, give my aching fingers a...
Abstract: The new Optio S55 is a compact camera that packs a 5 megapixel imager and a 3X optical zoom lens in a sleek aluminum design. It featuring a smc Pentax lens coupled with their Sliding Lens system that allows the lens to fully retract inside the camera w...
Abstract: In the compact Optio S55, Pentax has included a 1/2.5-inch 5.36 total megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35.6 - 107mm in 35mm format. Available online for as low as $212 (USD), the Optio S55 offers point-and-shoot consumers an econom...
