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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-50 was brought out 4 years earlier than the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-50 scores vs the KP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax KP

 K-50 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-50

 KP K-50 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2013More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax KP

 K-50 KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 provides external 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) and the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-50 compared to the KP.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and KP is 63 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and KP.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to provide you with more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged K-50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 shots)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-50
Travel photography with Pentax KP
56
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (650g)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery life (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (410 shots)
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (650 grams)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-50Pentax KP
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-50 Pentax KP
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-27 2017-01-26
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME M PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51600 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 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 w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 390 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI109
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $610 $747