Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 2 years after the K-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides external measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ2500 vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and K-50 is 53 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ2500 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.