Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax K-50
GF7 | K-50 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GF7
K-50 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax K-50
GF7 | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |