K-5 vs K50

OldNoob · 02-01-2014, 08:46 AM

the k-5 offers ISO 80 , though im not sure if it still an advantage over ISO100 in image creaminess and low noise that it used it be a few years ago.
There is a comparison of image quality in the link below , of the k-30 and k-5. Could not find a similar comparison here of the k-50
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-30-review/image-quality.html

Last edited by OldNoob; 02-01-2014 at 08:51 AM.

Eruditass · 02-01-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by alwaysjerricky

I think K5 is still slightly better.

Interesting, I had heard the opposite from others on the forum, although they may have been complicated by front focus. Did you have them at the same time?

We are talkign about the original K-5, not the K-5 II (which improved a lot of AF), right?

audiobomber · 02-01-2014, 07:21 PM

Lots of auto-focus issues with the K-5. I had a bad one, couldn't focus in tungsten light.

dansamy · 02-01-2014, 07:31 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Lots of auto-focus issues with the K-5. I had a bad one, couldn't focus in tungsten light.

Is that an issue with your specific copy, though? Or inherent in the AF engine? I know the k-5ii had an improved AF capability.

audiobomber · 02-01-2014, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by dansamy

Is that an issue with your specific copy, though? Or inherent in the AF engine? I know the k-5ii had an improved AF capability.

I don't know if it's all, but many IMO. The review on this site talks about it:

The Pentax K-5 was observed to have AF accuracy problems (front and back focus) when shooting in tungsten light. The Pentax K-5 II does not have this issue.
Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Autofocus - PentaxForums.com

Tungsten AF accuracy is not a problem with the K-50.

Have you considered the K-5 II or IIs? Pricing is pretty sharp right now. No focus peaking and CDAF is slow, but compared to K-50 a tougher body, better low light AF, better controls, battery grip with AA option.

02-01-2014, 07:00 PM	#17
Eruditass Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,207	Originally posted by alwaysjerricky I think K5 is still slightly better. Interesting, I had heard the opposite from others on the forum, although they may have been complicated by front focus. Did you have them at the same time? We are talkign about the original K-5, not the K-5 II (which improved a lot of AF), right? Last edited by Eruditass; 02-01-2014 at 07:54 PM.

02-01-2014, 07:56 PM	#20
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by dansamy Is that an issue with your specific copy, though? Or inherent in the AF engine? I know the k-5ii had an improved AF capability. I don't know if it's all, but many IMO. The review on this site talks about it: The Pentax K-5 was observed to have AF accuracy problems (front and back focus) when shooting in tungsten light. The Pentax K-5 II does not have this issue. Pentax K-5 II / IIs Review - Autofocus - PentaxForums.com Tungsten AF accuracy is not a problem with the K-50. Have you considered the K-5 II or IIs? Pricing is pretty sharp right now. No focus peaking and CDAF is slow, but compared to K-50 a tougher body, better low light AF, better controls, battery grip with AA option. Last edited by audiobomber; 02-01-2014 at 08:28 PM.

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02-01-2014, 08:46 AM	#16
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	the k-5 offers ISO 80 , though im not sure if it still an advantage over ISO100 in image creaminess and low noise that it used it be a few years ago. There is a comparison of image quality in the link below , of the k-30 and k-5. Could not find a similar comparison here of the k-50 https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-k-30-review/image-quality.html Last edited by OldNoob; 02-01-2014 at 08:51 AM.

02-01-2014, 07:21 PM	#18
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Lots of auto-focus issues with the K-5. I had a bad one, couldn't focus in tungsten light.

02-01-2014, 07:31 PM	#19
dansamy Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,450	Originally posted by audiobomber Lots of auto-focus issues with the K-5. I had a bad one, couldn't focus in tungsten light. Is that an issue with your specific copy, though? Or inherent in the AF engine? I know the k-5ii had an improved AF capability.