Introduction: Stylish, retro and simple- these are the words that will come to your mind at your first glance of Pentax Optio V20. Falling under the affordable range of cameras, the Optio V20 offers all the basic features and shooting amenities that are found in a typical Digital Camera. Surprisingly, this cutie comes packed even with Smile capture and Blink detection features that usually go missing in the basic devices.

Features: With the auto exposure feature on, you can leave caution to the wind and happily go on with your shooting- spree. This doesn’t mean that you’ll have absolutely no say in this regard; you can do some basic tweaking with the exposure compensation feature. If you want some audio with your snapshots the V20’s voice recording feature is here for your rescue. Now, you can even record your voice and jam it with your preferred images later. With the printed manual in its kit, this camera is set to satisfy the not-so-knowledgeable beginners.

Pros:
      
• 5x optical zoom showcased in this ultra-slim body delivers decent images that will live up to our expectations.
• Video clips of 640 x 480 can be shot at the rate of 30 frames per second without exceeding the size limit of 2GB.
• The user-friendly interface and ergonomic design makes it a hot favorite with the beginners.

Cons:

• Like several other basic models, there is no optical viewfinder in this camera.
• There is no option to set the exposure manually and also, the device fails to support RAW files which can be a hindrance to many.
•  Flash has not been optimized in the right fashion and the same goes with its white balance options as well.

Pricing Range: Snatch away this sleek wonder for just 110$ -398$ in Silver!

Final Verdict: If you can put up with its retro look, rudimentary features and average performance of the Pentax Optio V20, then nothing should stop you from purchasing it. This affordable digital device is definitely worth a try!