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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax K-50

 FZ1000 II K-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2019November 2013Fresher by 64 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-50

 FZ1000 II K-50 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Street photography with Pentax K-50
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
Pentax K-50 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
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has bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPentax K-50
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