Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Panasonic GX1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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Pentax K-50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Pentax K-50
GX7 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic GX7
K-50 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Pentax K-50
GX7 | K-50 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | November 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Pentax K-50 | |
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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 |