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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF5
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
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GF3 was revealed 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GF3 grades against the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Pentax WS80

 GF3 WS80 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GF3

 WS80 GF3 

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Pentax WS80

 GF3 WS80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF3 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF3 against the WS80.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and WS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF3 will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GF3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography features
Pentax WS80 Travel photography features
58
includes touch focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
55
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic GF3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-11 2009-08-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264 gr (0.58 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 459 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery format 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/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $360 $220