Typical price: £200
What is it: Compact 5-megapixel digital camera
What we think: This little Pentax is a bit slow, but it takes nice pictures
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 3 March 2005
Tags: Pentax, Pentax Optio S50, performance, capacity, children
We like:
Compact design; pleasing image quality; affordable
We don't like:
Poor shooting performance; weak indoor flash
You might also need:
256MB SD card
CNET UK judgement:
This little Pentax is a bit slow, but it takes nice pictures
Full review:
Yet another entry into the increasingly crowded field of 5-megapixel snapshot cameras, the Pentax Optio S50 boasts more features than such form-over-function offerings as the Canon Digital Ixus 30, but lags slightly behind Pentax's own S5i for versatility. Overall, the Optio S50 is a decent entry-level digital camera whose affordable price and strong image quality fail to offset some serious performance issues. Continue Reading...
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