Pentax K-50 vs Panasonic GX850

Pentax K-50 advantages over Panasonic GX850

• Larger sensor
  APS-C vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.81 vs 3.77 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-50 test data on DxO Mark GX850 test data on DxO Mark
  1,120 vs 586 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Longer stills battery life
  More info

  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  480 vs 210 shots
  Capture more photos
• More telephoto lens reach
  83 mm vs 64 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• Higher max flash sync
  1/180 vs 1/50 sec
  Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Has anti-aliasing filter
  Filter vs No Filter
  Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
• Higher extended ISO
  51200 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility