Here is a honest, decent compact digital camera. With 7.1 effective megapixels and high-performance PENTAX lens, the Optio M30 has the ability to capture clear, high-quality images. This lens features a 3x focal range covering angles of view equivalent to those of a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, which is ideal for a broad spectrum of subjects from landscapes, through sightseeing photographs, to portraits. Steve’s Digicams has a review of the Pentax Optio M30 and writes,

"Our image quality results were good for a 7-megapixel consumer digicam. The majority of our samples show good exposure and pleasing color balance. While most images are sharp, I did see some edge softness in many of our photos.
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Pentax has created a nice compact digital package for 2007. With good image quality, class average performance, a durable all-metal body and various exposure modes, the Optio M30 is sure to make a great digicam for the family, tourist, or office user. With an MSRP of US$199 (April 2007) or less, I feel the M30 offers a great value for a camera in this class."

Pentax Optio M30 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Featuring

7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
3x optical zoom (with high-ISO shake reduction); 2.5-inch LCD display
Photograph from as close as two inches away in Super Macro mode and and four inches in Auto Macro mode
Movies at 30 frames per second at 640 x 480 resolution
Stores images on SD or SDHC memory cards (21.9MB internal memory included); powered by li-ion battery (battery and charger included)