• 1/2.35 inch 27.3mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax Optio M50
  • Leica S (Typ 006)
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General
Model Number: M50 S (Typ 006)
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $229.95 $21950.00
Street Price: $139.95 $10,534.95
Date Available: 2008-03-30 2012-12-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.1 oz (116 g) 44.4 oz (1,260 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.7 x 2.2 x 0.9 in.
(94 x 56 x 23 mm) 		6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in.
(160 x 120 x 80 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:   Kodak KAF-37500
Effective Megapixels: 8.0 37.5
Sensor Format: 1/2.35 inch Medium format
Sensor size: 27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.85 microns 6.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 0.8x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 3:2
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   None
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   76
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   23.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   12.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   824
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) 		7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 1.5
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30/​15)
320x240 (30/​15)
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG)  
Composite Video Out: Yes No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Leica S bayonet
Lens: Pentax zoom lens, 8 elements, 6 groups (4 aspherical elements) n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 36 - 180mm  
Focal Length (actual): 6.3 - 31.5mm  
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x  
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ???  
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity 		 
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 100 cm
3.9 - 39.4 in 		 
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: Yes No
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5.1x n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point TTL contrast detection Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type:   High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen, ground glass screen with microprism ring and split image (standard)
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   1.09x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 921,600 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 8.0x  
Top Deck Display: Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   1600
Minimum ISO (native):   100
ISO Settings: Auto (64 - 3200); 6400 only available in Digital SR mode Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, tungsten, fluorescent, custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/2000 - 4 sec 1/4000 - 32 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps
Metering Modes: TTL multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame).
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Night Scene, Landscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR (5M), Kids, Pet, Food, Panorama, Digital Wide Angle (5M)  
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2, 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: Auto flash, flash on, flash off, red-eye reduction TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: 14’ (wide, auto ISO), 9.2’ (tele, auto ISO) n/a
Max Flash Sync:   1/125 or 1/1000
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   Raw (Adobe .DNG), Raw+JPEG Fine/Basic
Movie File Format: AVI (MotionJPEG)  
Included Memory: 51.1 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: No Yes
Remote Control Type:   Cabled
Connections (extended): DC Input Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   1.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 210 shots  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI78 Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: TBA Adobe Lightroom 4, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software
OS Compatibility: TBA Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: 37.5MP CCD, 6 micron pixel pitch, 12 stops dynamic range, no LPF, electronic leveling aid (pitch/tilt), GPS module.