Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100/Panasonic-ZS100-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- New Model is Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the ZS100 (1") and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
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The ZS100 was released 2 years later than the K-50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS100 scores versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax K-50
ZS100 | K-50 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS100
K-50 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax K-50
ZS100 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 has got external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS100 against the K-50.
![Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-vs-Pentax-K-50-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and K-50 is 87 and 63 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-vs-Pentax-K-50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and K-50.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-vs-Pentax-K-50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-vs-Pentax-K-50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax K-50 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME M |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.9fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 559 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 410 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $700 | $610 |