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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TS2 was launched 4 years earlier than the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS2 grades versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-50

 TS2 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic TS2

 K-50 TS2 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 46 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-50

 TS2 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 has external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS2 compared to the K-50.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and K-50 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K-50.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
Pentax K-50 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
74
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging info
Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax K-50
Also called Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-26 2013-11-27
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 51600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $610