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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF2
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was introduced 3 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF1 grades against the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WS80

 GF1 WS80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GF1

 WS80 GF1 

Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WS80

 GF1 WS80 
AnnouncedOctober 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GF1 against the WS80.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and WS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF1 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF1 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
59
good battery power (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
60
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
has face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2009-10-14 2009-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 gr (0.85 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 513 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $220