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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-50, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was launched 5 years after the K-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G95 scores against the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-50

 G95 K-50 
ReleasedApril 2019November 2013Newer by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic G95

 K-50 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-50

 G95 K-50 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G95 vs the K-50.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and K-50 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and K-50.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G95 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger G95 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography advice
Pentax K-50 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
68
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 CIPA)
56
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (650g)
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax K-50
Also called as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2019-04-05 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 51600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 290 photos 410 photos
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $998 $610