Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SZ10 was announced 14 months later than the K-50 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ10 grades versus the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-50
SZ10 | K-50 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic SZ10
K-50 | SZ10 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-50
SZ10 | K-50 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ10 against the K-50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and K-50 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ10 and K-50.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The SZ10 includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The fresher SZ10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 images | 410 images |
Type of battery | 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 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $610 |