Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GF6 was manufactured 7 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF6 grades versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GF6 vs the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and K-50 is 87 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and K-50.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF6 offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged GF6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.