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Pentax Optio WG-2 series cameras: tough enough to take anywhere   

Wednesday 08 February at 9:46am

Pentax Optio WG-2 series cameras: tough enough to take anywhere

by The Gadget Show

Pentax is updating its range of rugged shooters with the introduction of the Optio WG-2 series of cameras, so tough you can take them almost anywhere. Read on for more on the camera range that even…

Pentax K-01 designed by Marc Newson: another reason to buy a mirrorless camera  

Friday 03 February at 10:23am

Pentax K-01 designed by Marc Newson: another reason to buy a mirrorless camera

by The Gadget Show

The Pentax K-01 is perhaps the most daring-looking camera in the Pentax range. It’s a mirrorless snapper crafted lovingly by famous designer Marc Newson, with charming retro looks and features such…

Pentax Optio VS20 hi-def camera has two shutter buttons  

Thursday 26 January at 9:52am

Pentax Optio VS20 hi-def camera has two shutter buttons

by The Gadget Show

As smartphones continue to compete with cameras, manufacturers of dedicated digital cameras are finding alternative ways to encourage gadget fans to sit up and take notice. For example, the new Pentax…

Pentax launches waterproof, shockproof GPS camera  

Wednesday 29 June at 12:12pm

Pentax launches waterproof, shockproof GPS camera

by The Gadget Show

As cameras on mobile phones get better and better, it’s getting more difficult to justify a dedicated compact camera. The new Pentax WG-1 GPS camera has enough features to help it stand out though,...

Pentax outs Optio RS1500 'chameleon cam'  

Thursday 17 March at 3:58pm

Pentax outs Optio RS1500 'chameleon cam'

by The Gadget Show

If you’re a fan of cheap and cheerful in the literal sense, you may already know the Pentax Optio RS1000 for its blend of affordability and the ability to chop and change the front of the camera to…

Pentax Optio S1 – fuss-free compact  

Friday 04 March at 7:14am

Pentax Optio S1 – fuss-free compact

by The Gadget Show

Pentax has announced the Optio S1, a no-frills compact camera aimed at budget-conscious snappers who still want a half-decent spec sheet.The stylish aluminium design gets things off to a good start,...

Pentax outs tough-talking WG-1 rugged cam  

Tuesday 08 February at 6:55am

Pentax outs tough-talking WG-1 rugged cam

by The Gadget Show

We’re getting a lot of camera news at the moment, and Pentax is right in the thick of it with its new WG-1 and WG-1 GPS rugged compact cameras.Being destined for a life of physical punishment usually…

Pentax goes colour-mad with 'robotic' K-r  

Monday 06 December at 8:42am

Pentax goes colour-mad with 'robotic' K-r

by The Gadget Show

Many new products promise to help you stand out from the crowd, but in the case of this limited-edition Pentax K-r DSLR, there’s truth in every word.Just announced for the Japanese market, this…

Pentax K-5 DSLR unveiled  

Tuesday 21 September at 9:07am

Pentax K-5 DSLR unveiled

by The Gadget Show

Pentax has launched its latest tilt at the mid-range DSLR market, the K-5.Based on the existing K-7, the new arrival boasts an all-new low-noise CMOS sensor with a resolution of 16.3-megapixels, which…

Pentax outs Optio RZ10 with 10x zoom, and customisable RS1000  

Friday 10 September at 12:33pm

Pentax outs Optio RZ10 with 10x zoom, and customisable RS1000

by The Gadget Show

Pentax has released a duo of cool compacts to join its Optio range – namely the RS1000 and the RZ10. Both are reasonably priced and bring some neat new features to the compact table. ...

Pentax X90 makes zoom epic  

Thursday 25 February at 11:19am

Pentax X90 makes zoom epic

by The Gadget Show

The Pentax X90 ultra-zoom bridge camera is finally official, and while it may not be a massive upgrade from the previous Pentax X70, it delivers enough extra features to get us interested. While the…

Pentax goes old school with the Optio H90  

Tuesday 26 January at 12:31pm

Pentax goes old school with the Optio H90

by The Gadget Show

Pentax has unveiled the Optio H90, an affordable compact snapper with an up-to-date spec in a retro-friendly body. ...