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Pentax Optio S50

Announced Aug 16, 2004 •
5 megapixels | 1.8″ screen | 36 – 107 mm (3×)
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Product description
Announced Aug 16, 2004
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Pentax Optio S50
Aug 16, 2004
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 2560 x 1920
Effective pixels 5 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 36–107 mm
Max aperture F2.6–4.8
Screen size 1.8″
Screen dots 85,000
Max shutter speed 1/2000 sec
Storage types SD/MMC card, Internal
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 180 g (0.40 lb / 6.35 oz)
Dimensions 89 x 59 x 26 mm (3.5 x 2.32 x 1.02″)

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Pentax Optio S50
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