Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Renewed by Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax WS80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GM1 was brought out 4 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the GM1 grades against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Pentax WS80
GM1 | WS80 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GM1
WS80 | GM1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax WS80
GM1 | WS80 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GM1 and Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GM1 vs the WS80.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and WS80.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GM1 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GM1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-12-19 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.8-4.7 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $750 | $220 |