Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
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- 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
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very close but the FH8 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH8 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH8 grades versus the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax K-50
FH8 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FH8
K-50 | FH8 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-50
FH8 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH8 versus the K-50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and K-50.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FH8 has the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-09 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color 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 | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 123 gr (0.27 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 410 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $149 | $610 |