Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Launched August 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G10 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G10 was manufactured 13 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G10 matches up vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WS80
G10 | WS80 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G10
WS80 | G10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WS80
G10 | WS80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G10 vs the WS80.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and WS80 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and WS80.
Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G10 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G10 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-08-09 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388 grams (0.86 pounds) | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 411 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $550 | $220 |