Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K-50

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.

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.

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.

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.