Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax K-50

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The GX850 was manufactured 3 years after the K-50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX850 scores versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 vs the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and K-50 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and K-50.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX850 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The newer GX850 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.