Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S
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![Pentax K-50 front Pentax K-50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-50/Pentax-K-50-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
- Launched June 2007
- Replaced the Pentax K100D
- Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The K-50 was launched 6 years after the K100D S which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-50 grades versus the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Pentax K100D Super. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K100D S
K-50 | K100D S | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | June 2007 | Newer by 79 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-50
K100D S | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K100D S
K-50 | K100D S | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 compared to the K100D S.
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and K100D S is 63 and 65 respectively.
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and K100D S.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-50 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer K-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-50-vs-Pentax-K100D-Super-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax K100D Super | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-50 | Pentax K100D Super |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-11-27 | 2007-06-28 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 51600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1120 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI109 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $610 | $520 |