Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
(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
- Introduced August 2009
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GF6 was revealed 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GF6 grades against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax WS80
GF6 | WS80 | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | August 2009 | Newer by 45 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GF6
WS80 | GF6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WS80
GF6 | WS80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF6 against the WS80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and WS80 is 87 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and WS80.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent GF6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-04-08 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 323g (0.71 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 622 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Battery type | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $326 | $220 |