Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly close but the FX700 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The FX700 was brought out 4 years before the K-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX700 matches up against the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the FX700 against the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and K-50 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FX700 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.