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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was revealed 7 years later than the W80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GH5 matches up against the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax W80

 GH5 W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2009Fresher by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GH5

 W80 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax W80

 GH5 W80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GH5 vs the W80.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and W80 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and W80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GH5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery (410 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5
Travel photography with Pentax W80
68
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (410 shots)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Pentax W80
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Pentax Optio W80
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2009-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (1.60 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,298 $250