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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched May 2006
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-50 was manufactured 7 years later than the K110D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-50 matches up against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K110D

 K-50 K110D 
LaunchedNovember 2013May 2006Fresher by 92 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-50

 K110D K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K110D

 K-50 K110D 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-50 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-50 against the K110D.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and K110D is 63 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and K110D.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-50 to offer greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography info
Pentax K110D Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography factors
Pentax K110D Sports photography factors
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
56
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
does not have selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
Pentax K110D Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-50Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-50 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-11-27 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 gr (1.43 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1120 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $610 $1,000