Panasonic G5 vs Pentax W80

Lets look closer at the Panasonic G5 versus Pentax W80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was introduced 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G5 matches up vs the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G5 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 and the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and W80 is 74 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and W80.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G5 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G5 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern G5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.