Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the S2 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S2 was revealed 22 months before the K-50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S2 grades vs the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S2 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Pentax K-50
S2 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic S2
K-50 | S2 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Pentax K-50
S2 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic S2 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2 and the K-50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and K-50 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and K-50.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-50 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 112 gr (0.25 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $610 |