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Comparison of Pentax Optio M50 and Pentax Optio V20 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio V20 ×
Pentax Optio M50 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio V20Pentax Optio M50
BrandPentaxPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberV20M50
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9794
Width (mm)2323
Height (mm)5656
Weight (g)145116
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2627.26
Sensor width (mm)6.036.03
Sensor height (mm)4.524.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.851.85
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)AVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensSMC Pentax Zoom; 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)Pentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 180.0036.00 - 180.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4040
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 5010 - 100
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5.1
  • 25.5
  • 5.1
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9 point Contrast Detect AF; spot/auto-tracking available9-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light--
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)88
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (6400 in Digital SR mode only)Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL metering: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotTTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes, Night Scene, Landscape, Portrait, Sport, Flower, Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & SnowNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range description14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5151
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.4-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200210
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI78Proprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software (s-sw77) cd-rom
  • tba
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFace Recognition AF&AE , Smile Capture, Blink Detection For Portraits.-



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