Updated 26 May, 2012, 11:07 am IST

REVIEWS / POINT AND SHOOT / PENTAX

Pentax Optio M20

04 Apr, 2007, 11:40 am IST | by Shayne Rana | Point and Shoot

It seems like budget cameras these days really put a very literal meaning to the word 'Budget'. Even though the Pentax Optio M20 falls in that range, it performs exceptionally well. I have to say I’m now an official fan of this company.

Design
The M20 may not be a sleek camera but then again it’s really not supposed to be. It’s pretty standard looking in fact. However it is light, weighing in at 170g and quite slim. The main weight comes only from the AA batteries it uses. As just a matter of opinion, I prefer the AA battery usage over Li-Ion since I can get them anywhere in case they run out. But to get the best out of the situation you can of course, use NiMH batteries that come with a charger. But then again you’re back to square one. Nevertheless, rechargeable is always a good option.

On the rear you’ll find a clear 2.5-inch LCD display sporting 115,000 LCD pixels. It’s equipped with an auto dimmer function that automatically adjusts brightness levels for viewing comfort under varied lighting conditions. The rest of the design with regards to the buttons is pretty much what you’d see on any other camera, with a menu button and the delete key that doubles as a Green (Auto) Mode key.

On the top there’s the power and shutter release buttons with a speaker located there as well. And below is of course the battery / MMC card compartment with the USB socket on the side near the loop for the strap.

Tags: Pentax , Optio , digicam , HomeShop18

Would you buy it?

FUJIFILM has launched a new digicam in the market called the FinePix T 200 which they are targeting at the ‘younger generation’. The camera is

Sony officially unveils all-in-one NEX-7 interchangeable lens camera

More Sony NEX-7 specs emerge, expected price about Rs. 46,000

Rakhi Gift Ideas for the Tech Savvy Sister

Canon Hints at Mirrorless Cameras by 2012

Ricoh to Enter DSLR Camera Market, Buys Pentax

Sony to Possibly Announce NEX-C3, Sucessor to NEX-3

MORE VIDEOS

08 Jul, 2011, 08:24 pm IST

Pentax Kr Review (Will Ricoh Kill Pentax?)

10 Feb, 2012, 12:25 am IST

Pentax 645D Review

02 Feb, 2012, 10:52 pm IST

Pentax K-01

20 Oct, 2011, 02:00 am IST

Pentax Q Hands-on Review + Ball of Light ...

How We Test

What do the ratings mean?

Ratings are simple - higher the score, the better the product. A brief listing of the features and what they mean are given below.

1 - 3

The product is bad in almost every aspect. We strongly advise against purchasing this product.

4 - 6

An average product that isn't the best you can buy, but isn't the worst either.

7 - 8

Product with this rating is highly recommended because it's priced sensibly, has a good set of features and performs well.

9 - 10

Exceptionally excellent product with features and performance unlike any we've seen in the past. A must-have for everyone!

What is the Average User Rating?

We at Tech2 take product reviewing very seriously and every product is tested with the utmost care and level of objectivity. The end user who buys a particular product and uses it over an extended period of time has his own take on a product and there might be nuances that he or she can shed light on. The Average User Rating is present to help readers get the complete picture of how good or bad a product is. The Average User Rating is calculated by averaging the ratings by the thousands of readers visiting Tech2.com every single day. To record your own rating of a product, simply click on the user rating bar. If you disagree with our ratings or our community's product rating, please don't hesitate from voicing your opinion in the comments section below the review.

Leaked Images, Availability, Pricing,
Specs, Pre-order