The Pentax Optio E70 Digital Camera is an excellent compact digital camera for novices thanks to its economical price and simple controls. It saves images with a maximum resolution of 10.0 megapixels, providing plenty of resolution enlargements.
The E70 features a 3x optical zoom lens with a 35-105mm equivalent angle of view, so it is great for taking group shots and landscapes as well as getting close to your subject for portraits or sports. The camera's fully automatic 'green' mode sets exposure, ISO sensitivity and other important parameters with a touch of a button making the E70's operation very easy.
Even though this camera is designed for simplicity, experienced digital photographers will enjoy the slim, lightweight body and convenient mode selection dial. Additionally, the Optio E70 uses readily available AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries. Plus, the E70 features an onboard image recovery system to retrieve accidentally-erased pictures when you are away from a computer. Overall, the Option E70 presents itself as an affordable and travel-friendly pocket camera.