Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was announced 2 years after the K-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-1 scores against the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 provides outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-1 and the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-50 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and K-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.