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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Pentax K-50

 GH5S K-50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018November 2013More recent by 51 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GH5S

 K-50 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-50

 GH5S K-50 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography details
Pentax K-50 Street photography details
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,600)
no moving screen
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
56
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Pentax K-50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-01-08 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 440 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $2,498 $610