Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF5 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was introduced 20 months earlier than the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF5 matches up versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF5 compared to the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and K-50 is 89 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and K-50.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF5 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GF5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.