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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
63 Imaging
58 Features
65 Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Updated by Pentax K-S2
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was introduced 9 months before the K-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-50 matches up against the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K-50

		

		

			
 K-S1 K-50 
ReleasedAugust 2014November 2013More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 K-50 K-S1 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-50 and the K-S1.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and K-S1 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and K-S1.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-S1 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
74
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
65
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 good ISO range (51,600)
 fixed screen
 heavier than competition (650 grams)
73
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (558g)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography information
67
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 max fps low (6.0 fps)
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
69
 great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 max fps very slow (5.4 frames/s)
 not so great battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Pentax K-50 Travel photography features
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography features
56
 environment proof
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery (410 per charge)
 heavier than competition (650 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than average in class (558 grams)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (410 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (51,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 not so great battery (410 CIPA)
73
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 great high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 not so great battery (410 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax K-50
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
28
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition (650g)
33
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (558g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-S1
 Pentax K-50Pentax K-S1
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-50 Pentax K-S1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-27 2014-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME M Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.4fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 13.0
DXO Low light rating 1120 1061
Other
Battery life 410 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 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 One One
Price at launch $610 $339