light weight, ease of control... but none of these can compensate the weakness...

lens sharpness - simply horrible. Tried a variety of shots at different focal lengths, there is not a single point that is sharp! Maybe I get used to my EOS3 but the performance of this camera is horribly unacceptable. Returned it after 3 days.

Despite rave reviews on this site, the price really shows the quality of this camera - at $150 you really are not getting any good pictures. I have been using SLRs for years and I want to buy a P&S for my wife. Even she (never really used a SLR before) can tell the pictures are not sharp at all.

*Great, sharp and contrasty pictures, good color *Sharp lens *Very good metering and reliable autofocus *Small size *28mm *Lighted screen and ability to select modes both forward and backward in case you pass one by accident *Viewfinder focusing and flash information *Value

All fairly minor and not *Clamshell cover feels weaker than an Olympus *Lens and viewfinder zoom during focusing at most focal lengths, could be difficult for some to get used to *Case. It should be called a sock or bag since it is just a thick nylon bag with a drawstring. Keeps camera from getting scratched, but that is about it *Slight 28mm barrel distortion at times

Excellent camera. I got this camera since I was tired of my Yashica T4 Super not having a zoom. Pictures from the Lexio compare very well to the T4, though are maybe a tad softer on the sharpness, but still great, especially considering it has a zoom and the T4 does not. I actually think the Lexio has better metering than the T4, and the Lexio has a much better flash. In fact, it is so good that unless you have a very large room, say 20 feet long, stick with 200 speed film or slower when using flash indoors. 28mm is extremely handy and takes very good pictures. Slight barrel distortion if you are close to the subject, especially architecture, but I had the same problem with my 28mm SLR. Good feel in your hands, controls are easy to access and screen and viewfinder lights are very easy to read. The stepped zoom is not a problem and probably allows better lens optics as well. I think the great metering is what makes this camera so good. In my case, by keeping the contrast and exposures correct, I haven't had a bad picture in three rolls so far. I have to address how the Lexio compares to my SLR since I see so many P&S' dinged by reviewers doing the same. Pictures from the Lexio are not quite the same quality as my SLR, and really should not be. The Lexio has a smaller lens, more limited apeture and shutter, and costs about $100 less than an SLR. If it did as well as an SLR, why have them? Anyways, I am extremely pleased with the Lexio. It is a great P&S. And the price can't be beat, even if you pay the normal street price of $130 plus.

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Have not needed. Have heard Konica's warranty service is pretty good though.

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Yashica T4 Super, Leica Z2X, Olympus Stylus Epic

28mm, and that's all.

Poor build quality. Poor image quality.

Poor Optics. Unacceptable lost of image quality when shooting behind the sun. Better to stick to my old Pentax Espio 115.

Customer Service

Good... Camera cannot be turned off properly after only 3 months of use.

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Pentax Espio 115.

I buy on recommendation, then film test. I compare to my previous minis - Olympus Trip, Minox 35GT, Yaschica T4, Fuji DL Supermini(non zoom). Easy to use, great image quality.

Case seems to be less robust than appearance suggests, but I hammer my cameras, and its still working a dream - no case used and its not even dust clogged yet (common problem).

Excellent. Hard coming on the heels of several venerable P&S cameras Ive used. I typically go through these fast. Contrast, colour, sharpess - usability - mode memory - all great for P&S work, and at 28mm its lovely.

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Not necessary ... yet.

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Loads of fixed focus as above, but my 1st foray into P&S zooms. No disappointments here.

Great price. Good looking pictures. Very usable zoom range. Very small. Easy to use. Flash range good with ASA400.

Only weakness for us could be long term reliability although I have no reason to be concerned at this time.

I bought my wife this camera. She liked the wide angle for group shot of her kids. The 70mm is perfect for portrait shots. She teaches school. This camera takes better pictures than any point and shoot I have owned except, of course, my Contax T3. The first few rolls were all exposed very well and colors and sharpness were surprising. It has nice features but she will only use auto mode. It is very simple to use. The zoom goes in steps but that is really not a problem. I bought this camera because it has good reviews. I now understand why. Yes, the case is flimsy. We went to Walmart and bought another more to her liking. The lens door take a bit of getting used to. One has to be careful not to hit the lens and fingerprint it when opening the door. You simply learn not to do that.

Customer Service

Have not needed

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Fuji 312 discovery Pentax IQzoom 140 Canon power shot Contax T3 Leica Minilux

Illuminated LCD panel. Small size. Good focal length. Viewfinder info. No need to pull camera away from eye to see some settings. Many features for size of camera. I am sure I will think of more once I post this.

No spot meter. Clam shell design like Olympus, is not comfortable. Some distortion at 28mm but that is expected on an inexpensive 28mm-70mm point and shoot. Strap it comes with is way to long. Can''t take that camera case seriously. I would like it better if it used CR123 batteries instead of CR2.

This is one of the few point and shoot cameras that has a zoom and a good lens. The Yashica T4 is great and pretty inexpensive but sometimes I just want the extra little zoom that the Konica Lexio offers. There are not many point and shoot cameras that cost as little as this one that have a pretty decent lens. Ease of use is a big plus also. The one thing that really sold me was the illuminated LCD panel. I am tired to whipping out one of my tiny flashlights to see what I need to see on the T4. I regularly use a Minolta Maxxum 7 and a Ricoh GR1. The comparison of photo quality should not even be made with these two but the Konica does give my Yashica T4 a run for it''s money. But when I don''t want to haul around a "Maxxum", or don''t want the "large" size of the GR1, this Lexio is just great. I take alot of street photos and a tiny camera that no one notices is perfect. Proves that you don''t need a digital or aps to have a small,well made camera that does not cost alot of money. This is not a Contax T3. Do not expect it to act like one. If it is perfection in a p&s that you are looking for, you won''t get it here, but if you are searching for a great p&s that has a good lens and many features, you can''t go wrong with the Konica Lexio 70.

Customer Service

Have not needed it.

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Yashica T4. Pentax UC1. Ricoh GR1.

Wide angle lens 1.5 sec exposure compensation Small size for a 35mm camera Sharp pictures

Call that a camera case ????!!! Delay between pressing the shutter and taking the picture Red eye reduction button is difficult to press. Back film cover doesn''t feel very sturdy. Camera strap feels as though it might come off - it hasn''t yet though Parallax differences take some getting used to.

The Konica Lexio 70 is a fantastic point and shoot camera. It great for capturing that shot where often you would not even be with a camera. Its small and takes very sharp pictures. Its great for when you don''t want to take an SLR especially on extensive hikes or wild parties. I wanted a 35mm camera with a wide angle lens with the facility for a 1.5 sec exposure compensation (just right for those night time city shots). I very nearly bought the Canon Z90W but the very sluggish zoom put me right off. The Konica is also much smaller than the canon

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not yet...

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Canon Z135 (excellent if you''re not worried about size - its not wide angle though)

The Lexio is compact and, as billed, slips easily into a pocket. Very handy for travel and even everyday use if you get the urge to shoot. My primary camera is a Nikon FM2 with a couple of telephotos and a 24mm lens. With the Lexio, I feel liberated from my camera bag and more inclined to shoot in more places and more circumstances. The images are sharp and should hold up well to modest enlargements, which is adequate for my needs. I''ve given the camera a workout under diverse conditions, with and without flash, in assorted lighting and from closeups to landscapes. The night shots have been even better than I anticipated. Daylight with fill flash has worked very well, too. I tend to take a lot of pictures of buildings when traveling, and I chose the Lexio for its 28-70 zoom range. Most cameras in this range that I checked started at 35mm. I was skeptical about positive reviews of the flash, but the results have been excellent: good, strong coverage and no redeye. The lighted control panel is quite helpful, and the viewfinder on the edge is bright and clear.

While the images are very good, they are not quite up to the level of sharpness that I get from my SLR. If I want to shoot something serious, I''ll stick with the SLR.

This is a good, versatile, small camera. I was seeking a small, autofocus alternative to my primary camera, a manual-focus SLR. After checking the reviews here and a few other places, I settled on the Konica Lexio 70 and am pleased with my purchase.

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No trouble to report.

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I looked at similar Canon, Nikon and Olympus cameras. I''ve also used Kodak, Canon and Vivitar fixed-focus point-and-shoots but never was satisfied. I surprised myself by picking the Konica, and I'

- Compact size - Great picture quality - True wide angle lens - Fast lens for P&S zoom - Big bright viewfinder - Close-up works throughout zoom range - Nice lighting balance in close-ups with low power flash - Lens and all windows protected by sliding cover - Great value

- Remote control not yet available - Battery cover can open accidentally. Taped it closed to prevent opening. - Combined modes don''t include flash on/off - Combined modes (red-eye reduction and self-timer with other modes) are awkward to engage - No spot mode - Silver finish on rear plastic covers wears off edges quickly

Excellent and very compact camera with a comprehensive array of useful features: 28 mm lens, large aperture compared to the competition, +1.5 stop exposure compensation, decent close-up range, illuminated LCD panel, and typical flash variations. In use, it shows a sharp lens, excellent metering, large and bright viewfinder with useful icons, flash of surprisingly long range (with Fuji 400 print film), and good handling. Quick access to the last mode used was a pleasant surprise that is handy in many situations. Distortion at 28 mm is pronounced in the viewfinder, but rarely noticeable in the resulting photos. The six-step zoom is not a disadvantage. Pictures from the Lexio 70 on my bike tour in Italy show predictable and accurate focus, nice contrast, saturated colors and good shadow detail. The night scenes and dark cathedral interior pictures amaze my colleagues. I was able to take several good shots while riding, thanks to the quick start-up and big viewfinder. This would be the perfect travel camera for me if the lens extended beyond 70 mm to 100 mm or so, but that would probably reduce lens aperture and quality, and increase size substantially. The great advantage of this camera is that it is a truly pocketable (smaller than my Olympus XA!), so it''s there when you need it for that surprise photo opportunity.

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Not required

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Extremely sharp lens with big aperture. Light weight. Nice price.

none or maybe workmanship (can be better, although it is already very good).

Lexio 70 has a sharp wide angle zoom lens. Impressive results together with Konica Centuria 400. It''s very good for closeups, good exposure and tack sharp. Can subsitute my Contax G2 in leisure. I recommend people to try Konica Centuria 400, seems even better than Fujifilm Superia 400.

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Hope I won''t need that.

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Contax G2