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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 8 years after the WS80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 scores versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax WS80

 G9 WS80 
AnnouncedNovember 2017August 2009Newer by 101 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G9

 WS80 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax WS80

 G9 WS80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 versus the WS80.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and WS80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and WS80.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will offer you more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
59
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery power (400 shots)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 shots)
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-11-08 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $1,500 $220