Pentax Brings the Pain
- August 22nd, 2006
- 4 Comments
Lets Go Digital has a review on the new Pentax Optio A20. The basics of this beast of a non-dSLR are 10 megapixels, a high-quality smc Pentax zoom lens, upto ISO 1600, several anti-shake settings and various corrective functions for color and tone. One of the more exiting features, however, is its AF & AE face recognition ability. The camera can sense and focus on faces, balancing ambient noises such as shadows and clothing colors. This function allows photogs to take some of the most perfect portraits possible. It’s other specs are equally impressive given its size:
I’ve been considering getting Leica for my daily shooter, but the Optio A20 has me thinking twice. Does anyone have any personal experience with either?
Pentax Optio A20 [Lets Go Digital]
adi (Who am I?)
2 years ago
Leica’s digital cameras are made by Panasonic - save yourself a few dollars and buy the Panny instead. When I say “made by” I actually mean that the Leicas are rebadged Panasonics, down to every detail save for the little red logo.
The new Panny LX2 comes out early next month (16:9 aspect ratio shooting, 10MP, fully manual controls, Optical Image Stabilization, with better ISO/noise than its predecessor, all in a P&S). No facial recognition features though.
Pentax makes a good camera on the SLR/DSLR side - I’ve been shooting them for years.
You should be fine with either, really.
Blake Robinson (Who am I?)
2 years ago
I like Pentax alright, I had an old K1000 manual that has never done me wrong. These days I shoot primarily with a Canon EOS-30D, but I’m looking for something with less bulk to stick in my pocket for those drunkenly candid moments.