Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Successor is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax K-x
ZS50 | K-x | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | December 2009 | More modern by 62 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS50
K-x | ZS50 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K-x
ZS50 | K-x | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax K-x |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2009-12-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243 grams (0.54 lb) | 580 grams (1.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 44 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $600 |