Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax K-50
G95 | K-50 | |||
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Released | April 2019 | November 2013 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer display (+319k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic G95
K-50 | G95 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-50
G95 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Panasonic G95 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |