digicambuyer.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 19:12:41
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Even those photographers who are used to shooting with an SLR have to admit the benefits of a compact camera. The diminutive size of most units makes them extremely useful in situations where carrying a DSLR and multiple lenses just isn't possible. I...

Great looking, Handy size, Perfect price point...

Slow focus lock, Distorted LCD view at full zoom, Image quality unpredictable...
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What do you get when you cram 12Mp and great battery life into a very tiny, very durable, and sublimely easy-to-use camera? You get the Pentax Optio S12, a solid competitor for the upper echelons of the point-and-shoot category. The Pentax Optio S12...

Despite these flaws, you could do a lot worse for £119. If you want a gazillion dedicated buttons and specialized functions, youll have to look elsewhere. But if youre looking for a sturdy, toss-it-in-your-pocket camera that takes good (though not s...
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Manufacturers have instead focused on introducing useful features like face detection and image stabilisation. So why has Pentax launched the 12-megapixel Optio S12? A good question, and one suspects that it’s simply a way of distinguishing the came...

Some new products are a giant leap forward, but in the case of the Optio S12, it’s more a case of a tiny step forward. As with its predecessor, you’re getting a camera that will deliver a good performance almost every time you use it. If you a...
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It may be a tiny critter, but the Pentax Optio S12 is capable of taking some beautiful pictures when the light is right. Its aimed at people after an ultraportable point-and-shoot camera, and its preset scene modes and effective automatic mode make it a cinch to use. With a weight of only 130 grams, the S12 wont hinder anyones mobility; you can easily slip it into your pocket and forget about it. Because of its small size it can be difficult to hold steady while pressing the shutter button b...

130 grams, relatively crisp and clear photos, good colours...

Noticeable lens distortion, some fringing in high-contrast areas...

Good picture quality and a very small size make the Optio S12 a great camera for parties, day trips or travelling overseas. It’s well-worth considering...
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What do you get when you cram 12 megapixels and great battery life into a very tiny, very durable, and sublimely easy-to-use camera? You get the Pentax Optio S12, a solid competitor for the upper echelons of our Top 10 Point-and-Shoot Cameras chart. The O...
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Continuing the tradition of slim metal-bodied compact cameras which started with the Optio S, the Optio S12 is a slimline, easy to use point and press camera with a whopping 12Mp resolution and 3x optical zoom. Pentax Optio S12: Specification Zoom: 3x...

Great images in good light, Good colour reproduction, High quality build, Plenty of automatic settings to keep casual snappers happy, Green panic button for a quick reset to full auto...

Conservative maximum sensitivity, Noise reduction destroys detail at high ISO, Occasional Mis-focus when using face detection...

For the money, the S12 is a very well featured, high quality compact that can yield great results. Images have great colour, and sharpness, with the bizarre choice of aperture in the landscape setting being the only caveat. Id go as far as saying this...
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The Pentax Optio S12 is a cinch to use, fits comfortably into just about any pocket and looks as stylish as its predecessor, the Optio S10. Although it lacks some key functions (optical image stabilisation in particular, but also zoom in video mode, a...

Despite these flaws, you could do a lot worse for £119. If you want a gazillion dedicated buttons and specialized functions, you'll have to look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a sturdy, toss-it-in-your-pocket camera that takes good (though not s...
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REVIEW Pentaxs Optio S12 is a very compact 12-megapixel camera with terrific image quality—both still and video—and some nifty onboard editing options such as color filters and red-eye removal. One a minor caveat: This camera records video in DivX f...
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In November last year I took a look at the 10-megapixel Pentax Optio S10 , at the time the newest incarnation of the original ultra-compact digital camera, the Pentax Optio S. I was impressed by its simple classic design, solid build quality, brisk perfor...
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