Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax P80

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax P80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was revealed 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF6 matches up against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF6 offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GF6 against the P80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and P80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and P80.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern GF6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.