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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax K-50

 FS15 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FS15

 K-50 FS15 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax K-50

 FS15 K-50 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Pentax K-50
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