Panasonic FP8 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FP8 and Pentax K-50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FP8 was revealed 5 years prior to the K-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FP8 scores against the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP8 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP8 versus the K-50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP8 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and K-50.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FP8 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.