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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was unveiled 19 months prior to the K-50 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ150 scores against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax K-50

 FZ150 K-50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FZ150

 K-50 FZ150 
AnnouncedNovember 2013April 2012Newer by 19 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-50

 FZ150 K-50 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ150 has physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the K-50.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ150 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-50 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (650 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (650g)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax K-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-04-11 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 528g (1.16 lb) 650g (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 79
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 13.0
DXO Low light rating 132 1120
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 410 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $499 $610