Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax P80

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax P80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX9 was introduced 8 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX9 grades vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 features outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 against the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and P80 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and P80.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern GX9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.