An expensive camera from the Optio range of the Pentax line, Pentax P70 is a stunner of ultracompact size that even weighs less when compared to the other cameras of the same type. On contrary to the boring designs of its previous cameras, Pentax has come up with new sleek smooth finish for its P70 making it flashier and expensive than its predecessors. This device is available in multiple colors- silver, blue and red and its body is splashed with anti-glare material to make it look less gaudy and more appealing to the customers. Great efforts have been made to stuff this sleek camera with a bigger lens and numerous features that will help you shoot pictures of better quality and contrast. If you are used to taking shots with your mobile camera phone then you are going to love P70 as it will easily fit into your palm and can be easily tucked away into your pocket.

Some of the features of Pentax Optio P70 that are likely to amuse the shooters are: 4x zoom lens, 12 megapixels, 3” CCD, Electronic Image Stabilization, 33.7MB built-in memory, Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, Face-detection technology, playback button, 2.7” LCD, Vertical snap mode, white balance settings, Smile capture feature, JPEG format, Blink detection, multiple focus modes, numerous color effects, Pixel Track shake reduction technology, SD/SDHC cards compatible, 24 shooting modes, self-timer etc.

Manufacturers need to put in more work to ensure that high quality images will be delivered even in the range above ISO 200. P70 is slow and can really test your patience at times. Its smooth finish makes the device more slippery and added to it, its sleek design doesn’t offer good grip to your hands at all. The camera has to be carefully handled to avoid a fall and the absence of viewfinder is a big drawback.