Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-50

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GH3 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was unveiled 14 months earlier than the K-50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH3 matches up against the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH3 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH3 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH3 and the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and K-50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GH3 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older GH3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.