Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS50 was announced 3 years prior to the KP which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS50 grades vs the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax KP
ZS50 | KP | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS50
KP | ZS50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | January 2015 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax KP
ZS50 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 versus the KP.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and KP is 90 and 61 respectively.
Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and KP.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax KP will offer you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged ZS50 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | Pentax KP |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 243g (0.54 lb) | 703g (1.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 44 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 138 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 390 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $747 |