Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Launched 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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched November 2013
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is relatively close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF6 was revealed 7 months prior to the K-500 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GF6 grades against the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax K-500
GF6 | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Panasonic GF6
K-500 | GF6 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | April 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax K-500
GF6 | K-500 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF6 vs the K-500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and K-500 is 87 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and K-500.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF6 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged GF6 will be behind in sensor tech.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax K-500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-04-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
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 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323 gr (0.71 lb) | 646 gr (1.42 lb) |
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 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 710 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $326 | $600 |