Nikon L31 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L31 and Pentax K-50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively similar but the L31 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L31 was announced 14 months after the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L31 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L31 grades against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L31 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L31 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L31 against the K-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and K-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The L31 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The younger L31 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.