They may be late in delivering the Pentax D*ist to market, but Pentax have released some compact digital cameras recently that are gaining some excellent reviews. CNET are the latest to lavish praise, this time on the 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.”

Website: CNET - Pentax Optio 550 Review