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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum 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 GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH4 was unveiled 3 months later than the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH4 scores vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K-50

 GH4 K-50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k921kCrisper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GH4

 K-50 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-50

 GH4 K-50 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH4 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH4 versus Pentax K-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GH4 vs the K-50.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and K-50.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GH4 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Pentax K-50
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (560g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
56
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Pentax K-50
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-02-07 2013-11-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IX PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 51600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 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
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560 grams (1.23 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 74 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 791 1120
Other
Battery life 500 shots 410 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $610