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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax K-50

 SZ10 K-50 
LaunchedJanuary 2015November 2013Fresher by 14 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic SZ10

 K-50 SZ10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-50

 SZ10 K-50 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
67
lighter than competition (177g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging information
Pentax K-50 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (650g)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax K-50
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