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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(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
Pentax WS80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax WS80

 G10 WS80 
ReleasedAugust 2010August 2009More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G10

 WS80 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax WS80

 G10 WS80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and WS80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
Pentax WS80 Street photography factors
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
54
good battery pack (380 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G10
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
23
features face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax Optio WS80
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