Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-50

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

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.

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

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.