Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax W80, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX850 was announced 7 years after the W80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX850 grades against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax W80
GX850 | W80 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | June 2009 | More modern by 92 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GX850
W80 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax W80
GX850 | W80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 has outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GX850 versus Pentax W80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX850 vs the W80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and W80.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX850 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GX850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $548 | $250 |