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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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
  • Revealed June 2009
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax W80, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The GH1 was announced around the same time to the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GH1 scores versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax W80

 GH1 W80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GH1

 W80 GH1 

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax W80

 GH1 W80 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GH1 compared to the W80.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and W80 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and W80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The GH1 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier.

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
59
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
72
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
32
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery (320 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
low battery (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery (320 shots)
no Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH1
Vlogging with Pentax W80
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Pentax Optio W80
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-10 2009-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 1.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385 gr (0.85 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $949 $250