Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly close but the XS1 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The XS1 was released 10 months before the K-50 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XS1 grades vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and K-50 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and K-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The XS1 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more aged XS1 will be behind in sensor innovation.