Pentax K-50 vs Sony TF1

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax K-50 and Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively close but the K-50 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-50 was unveiled 6 months later than the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-50 scores vs the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-50 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-50 compared to the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and TF1 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-50 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler.