Pentax K-50 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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Pentax K-50 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X (Typ 113) Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-70
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Differences

Pentax K-50 advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Pentax K-50

Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-50

Sony A57

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A57

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony A57

$3500
APS-C

Higher max flash sync

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

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Compared to Sony A37

Pentax K-50

Sony A37

$149
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$600
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Sony A37

Leica X (Typ 113)

Sony A37

$3500
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Sony A37

Compared to Nikon D3300

Pentax K-50

Nikon D3300

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$206
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Nikon D3300

Leica X (Typ 113)

Nikon D3300

$3500
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$206
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Nikon D3300

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-50

Fujifilm X100T

$149
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica X (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Pentax K-50

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$149
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Higher max flash sync

Compare Pentax K-50 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

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