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Pentax Optio S50

Pentax Optio S50
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alaScore 83

243 reviews

Sep, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 243 reviews of Pentax Optio S50. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the portability and image quality are generally positive. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the performance. The focus and shutter get critical opinions.

price, usability, size, image quality, portability

lens, shutter, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio S50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio S50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Pentax Optio S50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability and portability. The size and image quality also get good views, but there are some critical opinions about the lens and shutter.

price, image quality, size, portability, usability

performance, design, shutter, lens

79% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio S50

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Pentax Optio S50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and price. The size and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are negative about the screen.

performance, usability, size, price, portability

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Sep, 2024

Expert review by : Robert Dubbin (cnet.com)

Pentax Optio S50

 

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.

Compact design; pleasing image quality; affordable.

Poor shooting performance; weak indoor flash.

This little Pentax is a bit slow, but it takes nice pictures.

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio S50

 

Continue on to Page Two Optio S50 Specifications Effective Pixels 5.0 megapixels Image Sensor Type - 1/2.5 inch interline transfer CCD with a primary color filter Total Pixels - 5.36 megapixels Color Depth - 12 bit x 3 colors Recorded Pixels 2560x1920,...

Nov, 2004
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Expert review by : Robert Dubbin (cnet.com.au)

Pentax Optio S50

 

This little Pentax is a bit slow, but it takes nice pictures.

Compact design ; Pleasing image quality ; Affordable

Poor shooting performance ; Weak indoor flash

NOTE: Products in this test are for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily available in the Australian market.

Mar, 2005
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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Pentax Optio S50

 

Steve's Digicams reviews the Pentax Optio S50 and writes - 'While the Pentax Optio S50 tempts beginners with its under-$300 price tag, 5-megapixel resolution, ease of fully-automatic operation, extremely durable compact design and built-in help...

While positioned as a perfect choice for new digital users, the Optio S50 offers uncompromised image quality. The camera incorporates an smc PENTAX lens that delivers crystal clear images, a high-resolution CCD with 5.36 total megapixels, and a 12-bit...

Aug, 2004
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Expert review by (dcmag.co.uk)

Pentax Optio S50

 

If photography is about inspiration and creativity, the Optio S50 will fire you up like a damp match. If youre more concerned about getting a reasonable camera for a reasonable price, then this is a furnace of fun that won

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Pentax Optio S50 - Digital SLR Reviews

 

Slimline 5MP model, tightly packed with features...

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

PENTAX Optio S50 Silver 5.0MP 1.8" LCD 5X Optical Zoom Digital Camera

 

This is an awesome camera!! It doesn't have a best LCD, but the pictures result are very very great!! Very impressive!! Takes excellent pictures!! Good deal!!!

Mar, 2005
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very Nice!

 

If you like me... You like good pictures, and you know enough to take decent pictures, but not enough to be a pro. This camera is for you! Takes excellent pictures with awesome features. Im have been very impressed. Its definetly not pro but it does...

Jan, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

PENTAX SUCKS!

 

The screen was a nice size

Never worked right after a month and broke a year later

Mar, 2007
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

defective lens mechanism, Pentax avoidswarrantycoverage

 

IF it worked, it takes easy pics.Unfortunately, it stopped working after lens extension jammed.

It stops working - known lens mechanism defect and Pentax will not repair it.

Jul, 2006
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