Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Pentax WS80
G3 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | August 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G3
WS80 | G3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Pentax WS80
G3 | WS80 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and WS80 is 83 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |