Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
(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
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX1 was manufactured 21 months before the K-50 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GX1 grades versus the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax K-50
GX1 | K-50 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GX1
K-50 | GX1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax K-50
GX1 | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX1 and the K-50.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and K-50 is 87 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX1 and K-50.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX1 contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged GX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 318g (0.70 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 703 | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $228 | $610 |