Pentax Optio 50

The Pentax Optio S50 is an entry-level compact digital camera whose affordable price and decent image quality fail to offset some serious performance issues. Read our review for the full picture.

This is a 5.0 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom. It is just an inch bigger than my palm so it is still a comfortable size to fit in bags/pockets. ...

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The Pentax Optio P70 is an affordable point-and-shoot camera that's super-slim, light-weight and good to look at. Firmly aimed at the beginner, the 12 megapixel Pentax P70 features a 2.7 inch screen, 4x zoom lens with wide-angle 27.5mm setting, and a wealth of auto and scene modes. Competitively priced at £179.99 / $199.99, does the Pentax P70's performance match its good looks? Read our expert review to find out...

Pre-PMA 2005: Pentax has announced a 5.0 million pixel camera for £149.99 (approx $229). The Optio 50 has a 3x optical zoom (32 - 96 mm) and offers a 320 x 240-pixel movie mode. Clearly aimed at beginners, or digital ditherers who haven't yet taken the plunge, the Optio 50 has seven subject modes including a 'simple' function which selects the best settings for the scene at hand. The Pentax Optio 50 will be available in April priced £149.99.

The Pentax Optio M50 combines overall better-than-average performance with a host of fun features at a great price. But this solid camera is light on manual controls, making it better suited for novices than serious photographers.

Steve's Conclusion The Optio S50 is the big brother of the S40 we reviewed earlier this year. It shares the same compact and stylish body, Pentax smc 3x optical zoom lens and beginner-friendly features, but increases the resolution to 5-megapixels. The ergonomics of the S50 are surprisingly

Upping the ratio of Megapixel’s to pound spent, this is a camera that delivers all the features to get you started in digital photography, all at