Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.