Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax W80

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.

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.

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.

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.