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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Pentax K-50
(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
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS25 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty similar but the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS25 was manufactured 10 months prior to the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS25 matches up vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-50

 ZS25 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS25

 K-50 ZS25 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-50

 ZS25 K-50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 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).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 compared to the K-50.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and K-50 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and K-50.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS25 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older ZS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Pentax K-50
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 shots 410 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $610