Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the FZ40 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ40 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ40 matches up vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax K-50
FZ40 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FZ40
K-50 | FZ40 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax K-50
FZ40 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ40 provides outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 vs the K-50.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and K-50 is 68 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and K-50.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ40 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-50 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ40 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax K-50 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ45 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494 gr (1.09 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $420 | $610 |