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Pentax Optio M50 - digital camera

Pentax Optio M50 - digital camera

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  • alaTest.com

    Editors' rating: 89

    Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 103 reviews of Pentax Optio M50 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 79/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

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  • pcmag.com

    Editors' rating: 70

    Summary: 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.

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  • infosyncworld.com

    Editors' rating: 59

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CNET product brief

Description: The Pentax Optio M50 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $130.

Pros: Has a 5x optical zoom, which is considerably more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Weighing only 4.1 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to resolution, the average price of ultra-compact cameras with comparable resolution is considerably more, around $180.

Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

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Pentax Optio M50 - digital camera