Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Launched July 2010
- Superseded the Panasonic G1
- New Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax K-50
G2 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic G2
K-50 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax K-50
G2 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 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 | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $610 |