Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was revealed 4 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G2 scores against the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G2 vs the K-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and K-50 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and K-50.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-50 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.