Talk about getting bang for your buck! The Pentax Optio E30 retails for under $150, yet offers a whopping 7.1 megapixels resolution in a friendly, easy-to-use package. Digital Camera Review has a review of the Pentax Optio E30 and writes,

"No digital camera will have everything you want. There is always a tradeoff. If you want a camera with a 10x zoom lens, it will in general be larger and heavier than a camera with the basic 3x zoom. With this said, the E30 is a well rounded camera. It has an out-of-the-box ease of use that more sophisticated cameras perhaps won’t. While at the same time its pictures are sharp and true to color. … The E30 is a great choice for first time camera buyers, or simply someone wanting an easy to use camera that offers decent quality. It offers sharp, high resolution photos that are true in color, and is intuitive in its design and operation."

Pentax Optio E30 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom