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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic G6 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was brought out 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G6 grades vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Pentax WS80

 G6 WS80 
RevealedApril 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kSharper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic G6

 WS80 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Pentax WS80

 G6 WS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 vs the WS80.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and WS80 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and WS80.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography features
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
26
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
weather proofing
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
56
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G6
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
72
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
61
lighter than others (125g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic G6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-04-24 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
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 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $220