Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-30
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS25 was brought out 5 years before the K-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS25 grades vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS25 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K-50
FS25 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FS25
K-50 | FS25 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 58 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-50
FS25 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS25 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FS25 and the K-50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and K-50.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-50 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $610 |