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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FH10 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FH10 was released 10 months before the K-50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FH10 grades versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Pentax K-50

 FH10 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FH10

 K-50 FH10 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-50

 FH10 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FH10 against the K-50.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and K-50 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and K-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FH10 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Pentax K-50 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH10
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Pentax K-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 photos 410 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $110 $610