Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 & Pentax KF. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax KF Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax KF
K-50 | KF |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-50
KF | K-50 | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | November 2013 | Newer by 108 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax KF
K-50 | KF | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Pentax K-50 and Pentax KF in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KF Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax KF | |
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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 |