Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Pentax WS80
GF1 | WS80 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GF1
WS80 | GF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Pentax WS80
GF1 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | October 2009 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and WS80 is 85 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |