Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-50

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly close but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ1 was manufactured 22 months prior to the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ1 grades against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ1 and the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ1 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SZ1 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older SZ1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.