Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.