Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very well matched but the TS20 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS20 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the K-50 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS20 grades against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax K-50
TS20 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic TS20
K-50 | TS20 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax K-50
TS20 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS20 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS20 compared to the K-50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and K-50.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The TS20 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax K-50 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-01-31 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | 250 photos | 410 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $610 |