Digital Cameras Ratings: Pentax Optio W90 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) Review

Average Reviews:
3.1 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I read the reviews for the previous models of the Pentax, Lumix, Olympus waterproof cameras and most were mixed.I purchased this Pentax before taking a vacation in the Caribbean.I was very pleased with the performance and results of this camera.Now to be clear, it doesn't replace my Nikon D40, but complements it.This Pentax camera simply allowed me to get pictures I would never have gotten with another camera.I took it to the beach, out in the water, snorkeling underwater.It performed well underwater and was great for pictures out of the water with very acceptable resolution.

I had the camera immersed in saltwater, freshwater for extended periods of time.No signs of leaking.It is compact, durable.I like its functions, options etc.I was worried that it might work great underwater, but that I might have to compromise on normal pictures where I would have typically used another compact (non waterproof) but didn't want to carry another compact camera with me.However, I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pictures under normal shooting conditions.

I see a lot of use coming from this camera.Kayak trips, beach trips. just taking it places where I wouldn't want to take my other cameras.

I highly recommend this camera---but understand what you are getting, incredible flexibility with very good quality, but don't expect it to perform like your digital SLR.But some of the pictures I got with this camera, I simply wouldn't have gotten with my digital SLR because it wouldn't have been with me!

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Product Description:
PENTAX 16411 12.1 Megapixel Optio W90 Digital Camera (Black)