Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was announced 3 years earlier than the K-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS10 matches up vs the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and K-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-50 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.