Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very similar but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS50 was revealed 5 years after the K-x which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS50 scores versus the K-x with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Pentax K-x. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS50 against the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and K-x is 90 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS50 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS50 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher ZS50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.