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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K-50

 FS25 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FS25

 K-50 FS25 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-50

 FS25 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
Pentax K-50 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
Pentax K-50 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax K-50
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