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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The TS25 was launched 10 months prior to the K-50 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS25 scores against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-50

 TS25 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-50 TS25 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-50

 TS25 K-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS25 and the K-50.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K-50.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TS25 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged TS25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS25
Street photography with Pentax K-50
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than average (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-50 Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
71
lighter than others (144g)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery (410 per charge)
heavier than average (650g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging info
Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (650g)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax K-50
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD 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 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $610