• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus 1030 SW advantages over Pentax M50

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    10.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Pentax M50 advantages over Olympus 1030 SW

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Lighter weight
    116g vs 194g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Ricoh R50

Olympus 1030 SW
Ricoh R50
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Ricoh R50

Pentax M50
Ricoh R50
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Ricoh R50

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus FE-370
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Olympus FE-370

Pentax M50
Olympus FE-370
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Olympus Tough-8000

Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Olympus Tough-8000

Pentax M50
Olympus Tough-8000
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus Tough-8000

Compared to Olympus Tough-6000

Olympus 1030 SW
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Olympus Tough-6000

Pentax M50
Olympus Tough-6000
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax M50 vs Olympus Tough-6000

Compared to Sony DSC-G3

Olympus 1030 SW
Sony DSC-G3
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus 1030 SW vs Sony DSC-G3

Pentax M50
Sony DSC-G3
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax M50 vs Sony DSC-G3

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