Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D50 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D50 was brought out 13 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D50 grades versus the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D50 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D50 has physical measurements of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the D50 and the K-1 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and K-1 II is 64 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D50 and K-1 II.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D50 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver more detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older D50 is going to be behind in sensor tech.