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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic GM1
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the GM5 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the GM5 (Four Thirds) and WS80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GM5 was announced 5 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the GM5 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Pentax WS80

 GM5 WS80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2009Newer by 63 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic GM5

 WS80 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Pentax WS80

 GM5 WS80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the GM5 versus the WS80.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and WS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GM5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GM5 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GM5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
76
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (211g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
environment proof
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (211 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average in class (125g)
environment proof
built-in flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
31
focusing manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GM5
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
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built-in touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (211g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic GM5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-15 2009-08-05
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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)
Maximal aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1500 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211 gr (0.47 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 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
Launch cost $966 $220