Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax P80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and P80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was introduced 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GX1 grades vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 offers external measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX1 and the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and P80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and P80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX1 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer GX1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.