Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are comparing the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The EX-FH25 was announced 4 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 and the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and K-50.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-FH25 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-50 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.