Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.