Nikon P90 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon P90 and Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the P90 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The P90 was announced 5 years earlier than the K-50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P90 matches up versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Nikon P90 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P90 versus the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P90 and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and K-50.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P90 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged P90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.