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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K-50

 FZ70 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic FZ70

 K-50 FZ70 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-50

 FZ70 K-50 
RevealedJuly 2013November 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K-50 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-50 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery (400 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (410 shots)
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
26
really wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average (606 grams)
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (650g)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax K-50
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