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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 4 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G9 matches up vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax K-50

 G9 K-50 
LaunchedNovember 2017November 2013More recent by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic G9

 K-50 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-50

 G9 K-50 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 against the K-50.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and K-50 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and K-50.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than others (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-50 Sports photography advice
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery pack (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
56
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (650 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
76
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (650 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax K-50
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-11-08 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 51600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 410 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $610