Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax K-50

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-50, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and K-50 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 was introduced 7 months after the K-50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 grades vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and K-50 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and K-50.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.