Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Released October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF1 was manufactured 5 years before the K-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF1 grades vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax K-50
GF1 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GF1
K-50 | GF1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | October 2009 | Newer by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax K-50
GF1 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF1 against the K-50.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and K-50 is 85 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and K-50.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-50 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax K-50 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-10-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 385 gr (0.85 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 513 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 410 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $610 |