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Review summary: This new models is equipped with Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure function for easy, high quality portraits. This convenient function automatically detects faces, adjusts focus, and sets the optimum exposure regardless of where subjects ...

Verdict: With the Auto Picture mode, the Optio E50 will automatically determine the optimum settings for various shooting conditions and subjects such as Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, and Normal modes. This PENTAX original function makes photography easier ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio E50 is Pentax's answer to the Canon PowerShot A470 and Nikon Coolpix L models - all basic entry-level, point-and-shoot digital cameras. With its low price and dead simple operation, this camera aimed directly at digital newbies and ...

Pros: Good telelphoto and wide angle range, Fast zoom speed, Face detection

Cons: Face detection has hidden intentions towards cheese crackers, Lots of ISO noise, even at lowest setting, Purple fringe that turns the sky purple

Review summary: The Pentax Optio E50 (announced 23 January 2008) is an 8.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 2.4 inch LCD and 3x optical zoom lens (38mm - 113mm equivalent). The Optio E50 features face recognition technology (Auto Focus and Auto Exposure), ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio E50 is an 8.1 megapixel point and shoot camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and 2.4 inch LCD. It features face recognition technology (Auto Focus and Auto Exposure), digital shake reduction, auto picture mode, panorama mode, 16 frames ...

Verdict: It features face recognition technology (Auto Focus and Auto Exposure), digital shake reduction, auto picture mode, panorama mode, 16 frames of continuous shooting and a 'green mode' which is especially for beginner users