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PentaxOptio E30

Release year2007
Sensor type1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD

Specs

Release year: 2007
Megapixels: 7 MP
Sensor: 1/2.5-inch (5.744 x 4.308 mm) CCD
Lens: 36-108 mm equivalent, F2.8-4.8
Memory card: SD/MMC card, Internal
Max memory: Up to 2GB by SD standard
Battery: AA battery setup on many kits
Size: 95 x 62 x 35 mm

Owner note

Why people still want it

Pentax Optio E30 sits in Pentax's rugged compact lane. People usually look at it for travel, rain, beach bags, and tougher everyday snapshots, so doors, seals, corrosion, and button behavior matter as much as the specs.

Before you overpay

Check that the lens extends and retracts smoothly, flash fires, screen is readable, buttons respond, and the battery door closes firmly. Confirm AA battery setup on many kits, the charger or AA plan, and SD/MMC card, Internal before comparing prices. For rugged bodies, check doors, seals, and any signs of corrosion carefully.

Best use

Best for beach bags, rainy walks, travel, and kid-friendly snapshots where a tougher body matters more than the thinnest pocket shape.

What to compare

Compare it with Olympus Tough TG, Nikon AW / W, Fujifilm XP, and Panasonic TS / FT rugged compacts. Choose the cleanest seals, doors, and corrosion-free battery compartment.