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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AV205
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
  • Revealed June 2009
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a extended review of the FujiFilm AV200 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the AV200 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AV200 was launched 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AV200 matches up versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Pentax W80

 AV200 W80 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm AV200

 W80 AV200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax W80

 AV200 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AV200 versus the W80.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AV200 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AV200 and W80.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV200 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer AV200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV200
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AV200
Street photography with Pentax W80
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
Sports photography with Pentax W80
29
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm AV200 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV200 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix AV200Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV200 Pentax Optio W80
Also called FinePix AV205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $250