The Pentax Optio M30 is a 7.1 megapixel compact camera with a 3x Optical Zoom lens.

It features an ultra slim body with a textured finish, digital shake reduction, face recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure and Auto Super Macro mode (up to 2 inches).

PENTAX Imaging Company has announced two new compact digital cameras. The PENTAX Optio T30 is one of the thinnest digital cameras featuring a three inch LCD monitor. In addition, the Optio T30 features a touch display with a wide field of view for fun image capture and editing. This latest Optio also offers new functions such as Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure to assure properly exposed portraits and a high ISO Digital Shake Reduction mode. The innovative touch panel on the Optio T30 allows image customization with drawing functions while a unique Mode Pallete includes Auto Picture mode to access camera settings.

PENTAX also announced the latest model in the PENTAX Optio M series. Sporting an ultra-slim body with a fresh, textured design, the affordable Optio M30 features Digital Shake Reduction, Face Recognition AF and AE, and an Auto-Macro function that enables close-up photography up to two inches away in Super Macro mode and less than four inches in Auto Macro mode.

PhotographyPress has a review of the Pentax Optio M30 and writes, "This, the latest M-series Optio is a real slim line package that with the camera in an inside pocket will not plump the lines of your suit jacket and thanks to its keen pricing, it won’t affect the line of your back balance to badly either. It’s a great point’n’shoot model with neat features, but I can’t help feeling that 3200 ISO setting is a tad silly given the huge amount of noise it generates in the images. At lower ISO’s image quality is more than acceptable and excellent at ISO 64 so with the caveat on those higher sensitivity settings, the Optio M30 is certainly a compact worth closer inspection."

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Pentax Optio M30 and writes, "Unfortunately this heavy file compression does nothing to help with picture quality, which is a pity because the M30 needs all the help it can get in this department.... Noise control however was very good, producing quite acceptable results up to ISO 400, and usable shots at 800 and 1600 ISO. ... The Pentax Optio M30 is the latest in a long line of low-cost, easy-to-use and extremely stylish pocket compacts. It is well made, well designed and has reasonably good performance, but it is let down by poor low-light capability and some worrying image quality issues, particularly very bad lens distortion under some circumstances. If you want an ultra-slim 7MP camera, save up a bit more and get the Casio EX-S770 instead."

Steve's Digicams has a review of the Pentax Optio M30 and writes, "Our image quality results were good for a 7-megapixel consumer digicam. The majority of our samples show good exposure and pleasing color balance. While most images are sharp, I did see some edge softness in many of our photos. ... Pentax has created a nice compact digital package for 2007. With good image quality, class average performance, a durable all-metal body and various exposure modes, the Optio M30 is sure to make a great digicam for the family, tourist, or office user. With an MSRP of US$199 (April 2007) or less, I feel the M30 offers a great value for a camera in this class."

Reg Hardware has a review of the Pentax Optio M30 and writes, "The glare that results from the lack of non-reflective coating on the the LCD monitor means shooting in sunlight can become extremely annoying. Plus this 2.5in display is susceptible to scratches if not properly protected when in transit - but this is the case with many compact cameras. However, the Optio M30 is well-designed, well-made and comfortable to use with good overall performance and battery life. The 3x optical zoom, 7.1-megapixel sensor and maximum ISO of 3200 (in Digital SR mode) means that the M30 will carry its weight in this class of compact digital for some time to come."