Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax K-50

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z16 was released 4 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z16 scores against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 has got external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z16 against the K-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and K-50 is 99 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z16 and K-50.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z16 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.