Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS45 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the ZS45 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS45 was revealed 14 months later than the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS45 grades vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS45 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS45 versus the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS45 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS45 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS45 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more recent ZS45 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.