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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Pentax K-50

 GF8 K-50 
RevealedFebruary 2016November 2013Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GF8

 K-50 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax K-50

 GF8 K-50 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography advice
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography details
Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
66
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
56
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors (650g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
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Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Pentax K-50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-02-15 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 51600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
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 Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 230 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail pricing $549 $610