Camera Reviews: Pentax Goes Retro with the H90 and I-10

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These two Pentax cameras certainly caught our eye when announced earlier this year. Although their 5x zooms and 12-Megapixel sensors are not out of the ordinary in the entry-level market, their stylish retro 1980s design makes them stand out from the crowd.

The Pentax Optio H90 is an entry-level camera with a fairly run-of-the-mill set of tech specs. It's notably lacking any real stabilisation system but it's very compact and has a great retro design. But is there more to this camera than just its good looks?

The Pentax Optio I-10 is slightly higher up in Pentax's product range than the H90, notably thanks to its integrated stabilisation system. Its design is certainly very particular, and is heavily based on the brand's Auto 110 mini-SLR that took the camera market by storm back in the 80s.


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