Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-01

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS50 was introduced 2 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS50 scores vs the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS50 vs the K-01.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and K-01 is 90 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and K-01.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS50 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-01 will give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ZS50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.