Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was announced 10 months after the K-50 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M Edition 60 grades against the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Edition 60 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and K-50 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and K-50.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.