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Pentax X70

12.0 megapixels

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  • User Score (89)
    7.6 7.6 from 89 reviewers
  • Expert Score (20)
    7.9 7.9 from 20 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    8.6 8.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    7.8 7.8 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (5)
    8.1 8.1 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.4 7.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (8)
    7.3 7.3 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (10)
    7.2 7.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Display (6)
    8.4 8.4 from 6 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (6)
    8.0 8.0 from 6 reviewers
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Users:
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7-8
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Computeractive

    Computeractive
    8.0/10
    24 September 2009

    A good family camera that has long-zoom versatility Good points Light and small for its class; long lens range means lots of shooting options; Read more

  2. digicambuyer.co.uk

    digicambuyer.co.uk
    6.0/10
    15 June 2011

    A real shame as the handling and build are top notch, but image quality is below par in a number of situations and the image stabilisation not good Read more

  3. CNET

    CNET
    7.0/10
    27 August 2009

    Slow performance and some photo quality issues stop the otherwise very good Pentax X70 from being a winning superzoom Read more

    • Sharper photos than most superzoom cameras, Plenty of shooting options, Straightforward operation
    • Slow performance, No full-resolution continuous shooting, Crippled hi-def movie recording, Noise even at lowest ISO sensitivities

  4. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    21 October 2009

    The Pentax X70 is a good quality camera from one of the big names in the business, and is capable of producing good pictures over a huge zoom range Read more

  5. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    6.0/10
    6 February 2009

    Next to its rivals it looks cheap and plastic, and the quality of its captured images is relatively poor, but the Pentax X70 is clearly aimed at home Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Mainly good but...

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: J. Tomalin, Amazon
    1 August 2010

    The degree of zoom is brilliant, and the camera is very light for a camera of this quality. I've enjoyed using it. Read more

  2. GREAT camera

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: DaveNFlorida, Amazon
    23 July 2010

    All I can tell you is this is a VERY GOOD camera. I couldn't afford to spend thousands of $$$ on a camera and lens. Read more

  3. Pentax X70 review

    5.2/10
    Reviewer: svenfost, dpreview.com
    24 January 2010

    Extremely bad quality with low natural light. Dirty video resolution enhancement. I've had it changed as I thought it was deffective, but the new... Read more

    • Extremely bad quality with low natural light. Dirty video resolution enhancement. I've had it changed as I thought it was deffective, but the new c...
    • Radio effect with natural light (red and green dots) Over-saturated colors Too much contrast in black shades Dirty video pixel interpolation with s...

  4. "Wonderful camera, perfect for traveling."

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: copper1031, CNET
    20 January 2010

    I bought this camera for a trip to Alaska and it was the best camera I could have chosen. It is lightweight and doesn't hurt to have hanging around my... Read more

    • Takes wonderful pictures. Light weight. Battery lasts a long time and recharges quickly.
    • Have not found anything I don't like.

  5. A great camera at any price.

    Ritz Camera
    10/10
    Reviewer: PapaJim, Ritz Camera
    19 June 2009

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

    • Bright LCD, Comfortable Controls, Easy To Use, Full of features, Great Picture Quality, Strong Zoom
    • Weak Construction

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • 24x Optical zoom lens
  • Sensor shift shake-reduction system
  • 12.0 Megapixels resolution
  • High-definition movie recording
  • Auto scene detection…

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