Pentax K-50 vs Pentax Q

Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax Q, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and Q (12MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-50 was revealed 2 years later than the Q and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-50 matches up against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-50 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has outside dimensions 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 Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-50 and the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and Q is 63 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and Q.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern K-50 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.