Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax W80
GH1 | W80 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GH1
W80 | GH1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax W80
GH1 | W80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | June 2009 | Same 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and W80 is 81 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |