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Pentax Optio S10

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alaScore 87

125 reviews

Apr, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 reviews of Pentax Optio S10. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The price and portability also get good feedback, but the viewfinder and flash get negative views. There are some mixed views about the shutter.

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reliability, focus, flash, viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio S10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio S10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Pentax Optio S10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the screen and size are on the whole positive. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the image quality. The performance and durability get less positive opinions.

usability, price, size, screen

zoom, durability, performance

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2026

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio S10

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Pentax Optio S10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and image quality. The usability and price are also appreciated. Many are negative about the reliability, and opinions are divided on the battery.

portability, price, usability, image quality, performance

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2026

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio S10

 

The evolution of the Optio S continues with this 10MP model

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : James Nolan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Pentax Optio S10 10Mp compact camera

 

Pentax's Optio range of cameras just keeps getting better and better. The Pentax Optio M40 was impressive, but its latest offering, the Pentax Optio S10, is pure genius.

This fantastic point-and-click camera has all the looks and functionality of much more expensive models, whilst retaining the ease of use that we have come to expect from entry-level cameras. The Pentax Optio S10 is perfect for everyone, mainly due to...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax Optio S10

 

As sensors gain pixels and compacts get more compact, combining style and performance can prove to be a tricky task

Mar, 2008
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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Pentax - Optio S10

 

Pentax has been onto a winner since starting the Optio S series back in 2003, and with each succeeding model the company has been refining, improving and embellishing, so that you feel you own one of ...

Pentax's Optio S series continues to go from strength to strength, with a stylish yet uncluttered compact digital having impressive picture quality and user friendly controls.

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : James Nolan (techworld.com)

Pentax Optio S10 10Mp compact camera

 

Pentax's Optio range of cameras just keeps getting better and better. The Pentax Optio M40 was impressive, but its latest offering, the Pentax Optio S10, is pure genius.

This fantastic point-and-click camera has all the looks and functionality of much more expensive models, whilst retaining the ease of use that we have come to expect from entry-level cameras. The Pentax Optio S10 is perfect for everyone, mainly due to...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax Optio S10

 

What happens when you fit a large sensor into a small metal body with a 3x optical zoom, Auto focus and Auto exposure face priority? The Optio S10, that's what.

Good build quality; Decent lens; Good shutter response

Only 6cm macro

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Pentax Optio S10

 

This pocket-sized Pentax camera is very easy to carry with you to all sorts of events and it'll do a good job when shooting scenery or people. It's a ...

Very compact size, sharp-looking shots, good colours

Some noticeable fringing, lens distortion, some noticeable noise, can't manually change the aperture and shutter settings

It's small, can take good looking 10-megapixel-sized images and it's easy to use. It'll struggle a little in low-light conditions, as most cameras do, but it's still a decent compact camera for all occasions.

Feb, 2008
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Pentax Optio S10 review: Pentax Optio S10

 

Pentax Optio S10

Excellent photo quality for the price; generally fast performance; no frills but well-chosen snapshot feature set.

USB port and charger connector under battery cover; limited focal range for macro shooting.

A surprisingly nice budget ultracompact, the no-frills Pentax Optio S10 delivers excellent photo quality and decent performance for relatively little cash.

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio S10

 

Continue on to Features & Controls Optio S10 Specifications Type: Ultra-compact digital camera Sensor: Type - 1/1.8" Interline Transfer CCD w/ primary color filter; Effective pixels - 10MP; Total pixels - 10.37MP; Recorded resolutions - Still: 10M...

Nov, 2007
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Expert review by : Laiq Qureshi (tech.firstpost.com)

Pentax Optio S10

 

The Pentax Optio S10 is a functional solution for any woes your compact camera may throw at you.

Jan, 2008
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