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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Pentax WS80

 GF6 WS80 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2009Newer by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GF6

 WS80 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WS80

 GF6 WS80 
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).

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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.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and WS80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
65
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
77
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
69
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic GF6 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Pentax Optio WS80
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