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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Pentax W80

 G2 W80 
IntroducedJuly 2010June 2009More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic G2

 W80 G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Pentax W80

 G2 W80 
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).

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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.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G2
Street photography with Pentax W80
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (428g)
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
58
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (428g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (428g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic G2 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Pentax Optio W80
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