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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-50 and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-50 was released 10 years earlier than the KF which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-50 scores vs the KF in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax KF

 K-50 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-50

 KF K-50 
RevealedNovember 2022November 2013Newer by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax KF

 K-50 KF 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 offers external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax KF has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-50 versus the KF.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and KF is 63 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and KF.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax KF to provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
Pentax KF Portrait photography features
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (650 grams)
73
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KF Sports photography highlights
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
Pentax KF Travel photography advice
56
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than average (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-50 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
Pentax KF Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (650g)
72
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than average (684 grams)
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax KF
 Pentax K-50Pentax KF
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-50 Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-11-27 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 684g (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $610 $850