Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Successor is Panasonic G95
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe G85 was unveiled 2 years after the K-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G85 matches up vs the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K-50
G85 | K-50 | |||
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Announced | September 2016 | November 2013 | More modern by 35 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic G85
K-50 | G85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-50
G85 | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the G85 compared to the K-50.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and K-50 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and K-50.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The G85 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more modern G85 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Pentax K-50 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-G80 | - |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 71 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 656 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 410 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $900 | $610 |