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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic G2
  • Successor is Panasonic G5
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G3 was brought out 24 months after the WS80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the G3 grades against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Pentax WS80

 G3 WS80 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G3

 WS80 G3 

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Pentax WS80

 G3 WS80 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G3 comes with physical measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 versus the WS80.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and WS80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and WS80.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G3 will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern G3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G3
Street photography with Pentax WS80
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
46
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
23
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G3 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
70
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-11 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, 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 336 gr (0.74 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 667 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $220