Pentax Optio 550

We're still not sure how, but Pentax has managed to shoehorn a 5-megapixel CCD, a 5X zoom lens, and gobs of advanced features into the very compact dimensions of the Optio 550. And its images stand out from the crowd, too. If you are a serious photographer and want to cut some weight and bulk, take a close look at this Pentax.With an aluminum-alloy body and a textured silver finish, the Optio 550 is good-looking but not especially striking. It feels quite solidly built, however, and its buttons and dials operate crisply. At 8.8 ounces with the battery and the media installed, the 550 isn't exactly a featherweight, but it's no trouble to schlepp around. And its modest dimensions let it slip easily into any handy pocket.

User Reviews See all user reviews Average User Rating 4.0 stars out of 16 user reviews Rating Breakdown 5 star: 7 4 star: 8 3 star: 1 2 star: 0 1 star: 0 My Rating 0 stars click stars to rate product Most Helpful User Review 5.0 stars 10 of 10 users found this review helpful "5,000 Pics Later and Still LUV IT!" Jul 25, 2004, 4:24 pm By Pros Simply excellent. Battery life.. Battery life and more Battery life!!! I bought this camera for $700 (with extra battery etc.) and I STILL think its worth it at that same old price! LUV IT! Would buy it all over again. Cons Too many features (if that could be a con). Most Recent User Reviews (Showing 2 of 16 reviews) 3.5 stars "Great camera for size" Sep 28, 2004, 11:40 am By 4.0 stars "Sharp lens" Sep 1, 2004, 11:54 am By Thanks for your submission! Thank you for helping us maintain CNET's great community. Write a Review Quickly sign in with: or Log in or create an account to post a review. You are logged in as . Please submit your review for Pentax Optio 550 1. Rate this product: 0 stars 2. One-line summary: (10 characters minimum) Count: 0 of 55 characters 3. Pros: (10 characters minimum) Count: 0 of 250 characters 4. Cons: (10 characters minimum) Count: 0 of 250 characters 5. Summary: (optional) Count: 0 of 15000 characters Add Your Opinion The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited. Click here to review our site terms of use. Where to Buy Pricing not available Sponsored Premier Brands on CNET Samsung Where to Buy Pricing not available Which digital camera is right for me? In order to choose the right camera--one with the right set of features at the right price--you'll need to figure out what you'll be doing with it. In this guide, we've compiled a handful of typical user profiles to help outline the specific uses for digital cameras. Match your needs to one of these user profiles to determine the digital camera that's right for you. Read our guide | Step-by-step digital camera finder Recently Viewed Products My Lists My Software Updates Promo Log In | Join CNET Follow: Close Like Us / Follow Us CNET on Facebook Follow @cnet