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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF8
Pentax K-50
(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
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was unveiled 15 months later than the K-50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF7 matches up against the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-50

 GF7 K-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GF7

 K-50 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-50

 GF7 K-50 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF7 versus the K-50.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and K-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GF7 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The newer GF7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
Pentax K-50 Sports photography info
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
70
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 per charge)
74
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax K-50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-01 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 25600 51600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 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 1/16000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 410 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $308 $610