Pentax K-50 vs OM System OM-1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      BrandPentaxOM System
      ModelK-50OM-1
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
      MSRPBody only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879$2199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked Live MOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel22.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 102,400
      Photo Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      ProcessorPRIME MTruePic X Dual Quad
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32645184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points111053
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points91053
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x1.65x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5-4 to +2
      Shutter Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)120.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps120.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 139 Frames (Raw) / 169 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 108 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 120 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 92 Frames (Raw) / 92 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 50 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 96 Frames (Raw) / 97 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      DxO Low Light ISO1120
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.0
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [22 to 42 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [82 to 162 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200 fps
      H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [27 to 52 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200/240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, OM-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini
      1 x PC Sync Socket FlashSync Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless via smartphone
      Environmental Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Dimensions130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"7.5 x 7.25 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.2 lb3.165 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Battery PackD-LI109BLX-1
      Battery Life410 shots520 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Pentax K-50 OM System OM-1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body


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