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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(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
Pentax K-50
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Pentax K-50

 G85 K-50 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016November 2013More modern by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-50

 G85 K-50 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
72
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
71
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (330 CIPA)
56
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (410 shots)
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography details
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 per charge)
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
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Panasonic G85 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Pentax K-50
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