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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax K-50, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was unveiled at a similar time to the K-50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX7 matches up vs the K-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax K-50

 GX7 K-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GX7

 K-50 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-50

 GX7 K-50 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GX7 against the K-50.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and K-50 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and K-50.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The GX7 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder.

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
82
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Pentax K-50 Sports photography information
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (350 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
Pentax K-50 Travel photography info
67
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
56
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (350 shots)
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Pentax K-50
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Pentax K-50
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-11-07 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 51600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 13.0
DXO Low light score 718 1120
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $610