Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Pentax W80
GH5 | W80 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | June 2009 | Fresher by 92 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1620k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1390k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GH5
W80 | GH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Pentax W80
GH5 | W80 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and W80 is 59 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GH5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |