Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GF8 was announced 2 years after the K-50 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF8 grades against the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF8 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GF8 against the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and K-50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GF8 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The fresher GF8 will have an edge in sensor innovation.