Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2012
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Pentax P80
GX1 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2009 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic GX1
P80 | GX1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Pentax P80
GX1 | P80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-14 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318 grams (0.70 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $228 | $200 |