Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-50 was announced 4 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-50 grades versus the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax E70
K-50 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 112k | Crisper screen (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-50
E70 | K-50 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70
K-50 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 features outer 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 E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-50 against the E70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and E70 is 63 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and E70.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-27 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 51600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 650g (1.43 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $610 | $140 |