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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-30
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 4 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-1 II scores versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K-50

 K-1 II K-50 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013Fresher by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kSharper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K-1 II

 K-50 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-50

 K-1 II K-50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II and the K-50.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-50 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer K-1 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
70
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
Pentax K-50 Sports photography info
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
53
environment sealing
megapixel count fantastic (36MP)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,010g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
56
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average (650 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (670 per charge)
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (1,010 grams)
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (650g)
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-50
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K-50
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax K-50
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-22 2013-11-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 819200 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 33 11
Cross type focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.4fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) 650 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $1,737 $610