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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was unveiled 5 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1 matches up vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K-50

 S1 K-50 
RevealedFebruary 2019November 2013More recent by 64 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic S1

 K-50 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-50

 S1 K-50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S1 vs the K-50.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K-50 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and K-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery pack (380 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (380 shots)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
56
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (410 shots)
heavier than average (650 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (1,021g)
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (650 grams)
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Pentax K-50
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-02-01 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 30 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 79
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.0
DXO Low light score 3333 1120
Other
Battery life 380 images 410 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $2,498 $610