Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax W80

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GM5 versus Pentax W80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was revealed 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GM5 grades versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GM5 vs the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GM5 and W80.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GM5 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GM5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.