Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax K-30
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K-50
ZS25 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS25
K-50 | ZS25 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 10 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K-50
ZS25 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |