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K-50

Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.

$599

Launch price
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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16.3 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

25,600

Burst

11 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

3-stop

Weight

590 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Pentax K-50

23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

372 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Pentax K mount

30

First-party

40

Third-party

70+

Total available

Mount introduced 1975

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

129 × 97 × 70 mm · 590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor sports

Video & Hybrid

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 590g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ Weather sealed entry
  • ✓ IBIS
  • ✓ AA filter simulator
  • ✓ Great used value

Cons

  • – 16MP sensor
  • – DSLR platform
  • – Limited video

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Pentax K-50

Sensor

Resolution16.3 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C CMOS
Sensor size23.7 × 15.7 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemSAFOX 12
AF points / zones101
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness3 stops

Body

Weight590 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)129 × 96.5 × 70 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountPentax K