The 6 megapixel Pentax Optio M10 offers a 3x optical zoom, large (2.5-inch) LCD and a long battery life - approx 220 images with alkaline AA batteries or 900 images with lithium AA’s.

DigitalCameraInfo.com have posted a favorable Pentax Optio M10 First Impressions Review.

“The Pentax M10 sticks to a successful formula. It offers a large and high-quality viewing screen. It attacks the problem of menu confusion and control button “overload”, and yet still offers some hidden functionality. With its Help functions only a button click away, the camera can be used without even reading the instruction manual. It uses easy to find AA alkaline batteries. With 6 MP maximum resolution, this camera can make a sharp 8 x 10 print, make a movie and record a conversation.

However, in sticking to this formula, the M10 doesn’t stand out—at least not as far as we know. Imaging performance is the variable in the value equation, and one that we won’t know until we’ve put the M10 through our tests. Keep reading DigitalCameraInfo.com for the results and full review.”

Features
Powered by AA-size batteries (2 alkaline batteries included); stores images on SD memory cards
6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
Capture movies in QuickTime motion JPEG (320 x 240) at 30 frames per second; built-in movie editing functions
Up to 900 shots with lithium AA batteries
Accessories
Pentax K-AC5U AC Adapter Kit for Optio 230, 330GS, S60, S40, S50, 50, 60 & S55 Digital Cameras
Pentax PTX-L50 Soft Leather Case for Optio Digital Cameras
2-Year Digital to Film Camera Service Plan for Cameras
Pentax Rapid Charger w/4 AA 1,800mAh Batteries
3 Year Digital to Film Camera Service Plan for Cameras