Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was manufactured 4 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the GH5S grades against the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S compared to the K-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and K-50 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and K-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5S featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K-50 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have a benefit in sensor technology.