Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
- Released July 2010
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
- Newer Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced June 2009
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G2 and Pentax W80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe G2 was revealed 13 months later than the W80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G2 matches up vs the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax W80
G2 | W80 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | June 2009 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic G2
W80 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax W80
G2 | W80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G2 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 against the W80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and W80.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The G2 has got the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger G2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-12 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 428 grams (0.94 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,000 | $250 |