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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G6 and Pentax P80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was manufactured 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G6 matches up vs the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax P80

 G6 P80 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic G6

 P80 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax P80

 G6 P80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G6 compared to the P80.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and P80 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and P80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer G6 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
Pentax P80 Sports photography details
56
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
72
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax Optio P80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $200