Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WS80

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GF5 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The GF5 was manufactured 2 years after the WS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GF5 grades vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 compared to the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and WS80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and WS80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF5 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern GF5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.