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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Old Model is Pentax K-7
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-5 was brought out 3 years before the K-50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-5 matches up vs the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 K-5 K-50 

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

 K-50 K-5 
AnnouncedNovember 2013December 2010More recent by 35 months

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

 K-5 K-50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-5 versus the K-50.

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and K-50 is 60 and 63 respectively.

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

Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and K-50.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older K-5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography info
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-50 Sports photography factors
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-50
 Pentax K-5Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 Pentax K-50
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-12-18 2013-11-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 51600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 pounds) 650g (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 All around score 82 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 1162 1120
Other
Battery life 980 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $610