Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax W80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax W80, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was introduced 4 years after the W80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the GX7 matches up versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX7 vs Pentax W80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX7 against the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and W80 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and W80.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher GX7 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.