Pentax Optio M50 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Have you noticed how current compact digital cameras are regarded just as much as style accessories as photo capturing machines? The Optio M50 is a classic example as it comes in six chic and fetching colours ...

Verdict: Lightweight, compact and stylish with a host of new features that will appeal to those who like to simplify their photography, while still maintaining a range of functions, the Optio M50 is bound to find a keen fan base.

Review summary: Pentax's Optio M50 offers a slew of interesting features, but are its pictures any good?

Pros: Interesting features, user-configurable button, broad ISO range.

Cons: Tends towards overexposure, narrow f-stop range.

Review summary: The Pentax Optio M50 (announced 23 January 2008) is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 2.5 inch LCD screen and 5x optical zoom lens (36mm - 180mm equivalent). The Optio M50 features face recognition technology (exposure and focus ...

Review summary: The Pentax Optio M50 is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens and 2.5 inch LCD screen. The M50 features face recognition technology (exposure and focus based), 'auto picture' mode which picks the best shooting mode ...

Verdict: The M50 features face recognition technology (exposure and focus based), 'auto picture' mode which picks the best shooting mode for you, digital shake reduction and a variety of other shooting modes

Review summary: The Pentax Optio M50 is an 8-megapixel digital camera with 5x optical zoom. The M50 is designed to be the ideal combination between style and function. It features a smile capture function, three color choices, a 2.5" LCD, face recognition, digital ...

Verdict: With a high resolution of 8.0 effective megapixels and a high-performance Pentax lens, the Optio M50 offers clear images