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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was introduced 5 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-5 II matches up against the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax K-50

 K-5 II K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K-5 II

 K-50 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-50

 K-5 II K-50 
AnnouncedJune 2013November 2013Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 II has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-5 II and the K-50.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and K-50 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and K-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (650g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography details
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (650 grams)
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax K-50
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 II Pentax K-50
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-04 2013-11-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 1235 1120
Other
Battery life 980 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $830 $610