Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-50, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ1000 II was launched 5 years later than the K-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K-50
FZ1000 II | K-50 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | November 2013 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 921k | Sharper screen (+319k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
K-50 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-50
FZ1000 II | K-50 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II comes with outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the K-50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-50 is 55 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K-50.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2019-02-18 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME M |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 808 gr (1.78 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $898 | $610 |