Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS15 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the K-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the FS15 matches up versus the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax K-50
FS15 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FS15
K-50 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 59 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax K-50
FS15 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FS15 against the K-50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and K-50.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 410 images |
Style of battery | - | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $610 |