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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax W80

 GX850 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2009More modern by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic GX850

 W80 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax W80

 GX850 W80 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX850
Street photography with Pentax W80
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
79
supports touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
25
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Pentax Optio W80
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