Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ70 was revealed 4 months earlier than the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ70 scores versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K-50
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FZ70
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-50
FZ70 | K-50 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 compared to the K-50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K-50 is 63 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and K-50.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FZ70 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-07-18 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 171 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $610 |