Pentax Optio A40 digital camera review

12-megapixels too much for a compact?

Pentax Optio A40 digital camera. Cameras, Compact cameras, 12 megapixels, Pentax, Digital cameras 0
Reviewer
Doug Harman
Review Date
25 March 2008
Manufacturer
Pentax
Price as reviewed
£140
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Our score

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