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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax P80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was launched 7 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the GH5 matches up versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax P80

 GH5 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2009Fresher by 91 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic GH5

 P80 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax P80

 GH5 P80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 against the P80.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and P80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and P80.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH5 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger GH5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (410 shots)
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (410 shots)
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Optio P80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch cost $1,298 $200