What's inside?


High Quality Images with 8.0 megapixel resolution
With a resolution of 8.0 megapixels and a high-performance PENTAX lens, the Optio M50 offers superior image quality.



5X optical zoom lens
The PENTAX Optio M50 is equipped with a 5X optical zoom lens (angle of view equivalent to 36 to 180 mm lens in 35 mm format). This is a perfect zoom for portraits, landscapes, and a wide variety of shooting conditions. The camera also features a digital zoom function (approx. 1X to 5.1X) for a maximum zoom equivalent to 25.5X.



Easy to view 2.5 inch IPS LCD monitor
The Optio M50 features a large, 2.5 inch IPS LCD monitor with approximately 230,000 dot resolution for easy viewing of the screen during photography, playback and for easier camera operating and setting, even in bright conditions. With a wide viewing angle of approximately 170 degrees from all directions, the monitor also makes it easy to confirm images from the side or when viewing images in a group.



Advanced Face Recognition Technology with Smile Capture
Featuring Face Recognition Auto Focus and Auto Exposure, the M50 can automatically detect and focus on up to 15 faces and set the optimum exposure. In addition, a Smile Capture function distinguishes smiles on a subject and automatically releases the shutter. The M50 will even tell you if anyone in the picture has their eyes closed.
Digital Shake Reduction
The Digital Shake Reduction mode reduces camera shake and blur by adjusting sensitivity automatically to as high as ISO 6400 to match the brightness of the subjects. This feature allows photography at faster shutter speeds with less blur.

 

PENTAX original Auto Picture mode
Unique to PENTAX cameras, the Auto Picture mode allows the camera to automatically determine the program settings for Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Normal, Macro and Sports shooting conditions.



Additional Features
  • Movie recording function with shake reduction enabling high image quality rivaling camcorders
  • Mode palette provides quick access to 16 shooting conditions and 15 playback modes
  • Panorama mode for stitching three photographs into 1 panoramic picture
  • Auto-Macro allows for close-up photography as near as 5 inches (10cm) without changing the normal focusing mode
  • Auto-tracking AF continuously focuses on a moving subject
  • Date imprint function for easy image categorizing