Reasons to choose Optio 50
Released in 2005, Optio 50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax Optio 50
vs Pentax Optio S50
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Optio 5025 mm²
Optio S50- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio 50 and Optio S50 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Optio 50MetricOptio S50
4.9 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight180 g
Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Optio 50 and Optio S50 have the same sensor area. The Optio 50 has the lighter body. The Optio S50 has the higher effective resolution. The Optio 50 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio S50
Released in 2004, Optio S50 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 180 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.