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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax K-50

 XS1 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic XS1

 K-50 XS1 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-50

 XS1 K-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 in our brand new 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 are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the K-50.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-50 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
69
lighter than average (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition (650g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax K-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 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 - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 images 410 images
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $610