Panasonic GF8 vs Pentax P80

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax P80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was unveiled 6 years after the P80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF8 grades versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has got external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 and Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF8 against the P80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and P80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and P80.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GF8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.