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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G10 and Pentax P80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the G10 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was revealed 13 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G10 matches up against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax P80

 G10 P80 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic G10

 P80 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax P80

 G10 P80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 vs the P80.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and P80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The G10 provides the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern G10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography information
Pentax P80 Sports photography information
45
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
54
good battery life (380 shots)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
59
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
23
comes with face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax Optio P80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-09 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 grams (0.86 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $200