Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-30
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the LZ40 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LZ40 was announced 2 months later than the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the LZ40 matches up versus the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Pentax K-50
LZ40 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic LZ40
K-50 | LZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Pentax K-50
LZ40 | K-50 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | November 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 provides external dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ40 compared to the K-50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ40 and K-50.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LZ40 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 22-924mm (42.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 524 gr (1.16 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 320 shots | 410 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $219 | $610 |