Reasons to choose Optio M50
Released in 2008, Optio M50 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 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 M50
vs Pentax Optio V20
VS
Sensor area
27 mm²
Optio M5027 mm²
Optio V20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Optio M50 and Optio V20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Optio M50MetricOptio V20
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
6.03 × 4.52Sensor6.03 × 4.52
1.85 µmPixel pitch1.85 µm
3.41 µm²Pixel area3.41 µm²
29.35 MP/cm²Pixel density29.35 MP/cm²
5.74Crop factor5.74
—Maximum video—
130 gWeight130 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion (D-LI78) Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion (D-LI78) Li-ion battery
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 M50 and Optio V20 have the same sensor area. The Optio M50 and Optio V20 have the same body weight. The Optio M50 and Optio V20 have the same effective resolution. The Optio M50 and Optio V20 were both released in 2008. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Optio V20
Released in 2008, Optio V20 has about 27 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 130 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.