Panasonic G5 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was revealed 16 months earlier than the K-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the G5 grades versus the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G5 compared to the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G5 and K-50 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and K-50.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G5 provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged G5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.