Panasonic G100 vs Pentax W80

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax W80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G100 was launched 11 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G100 scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G100 versus the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and W80 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and W80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.