Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax K-50

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ7 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ7 was unveiled 22 months prior to the K-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ7 scores against the K-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 compared to the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and K-50.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ7 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.