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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was introduced 7 years after the K10D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-50 scores against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K10D

 K-50 K10D 
RevealedNovember 2013December 2006Newer by 85 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kClearer display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-50

 K10D K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K10D

 K-50 K10D 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-50 features outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-50 against the K10D.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and K10D is 63 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and K10D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-50 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
52
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-50
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
56
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (650g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
9
no video
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K10D
 Pentax K-50Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-50 Pentax K10D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-11-27 2006-12-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1120 522
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $610 $700