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Canon G15 vs Pentax W80

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon G12
  • Updated by Canon G16
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon G15 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very comparable but the G15 (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was manufactured 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G15 grades versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Pentax W80

 G15 W80 
ReleasedSeptember 2012June 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon G15

 W80 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Pentax W80

 G15 W80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G15 vs the W80.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and W80 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and W80.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The G15 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The younger G15 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (352 grams)
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
61
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (352g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Pentax W80
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (352g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon G15 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot G15Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-09-17 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $250