Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Renewed by Panasonic GF7
(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
- Launched November 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax K-50
GF6 | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GF6
K-50 | GF6 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | April 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-50
GF6 | K-50 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-04-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | 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% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 410 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $326 | $610 |