Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WS80

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GX9 was manufactured 8 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX9 matches up vs the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 features outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX9 and the WS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and WS80 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.