Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS50 was announced 4 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS50 scores versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and K-1 II is 90 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS50 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide extra detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.