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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The GF7 was introduced 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF7 matches up versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Pentax W80

 GF7 W80 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2009More recent by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GF7

 W80 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Pentax W80

 GF7 W80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF7 versus the W80.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and W80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF7 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern GF7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF7
Street photography with Pentax W80
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Pentax W80
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Pentax W80
70
offers touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Pentax Optio W80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-01 2009-06-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266g (0.59 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $308 $250