FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax W80

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was launched 19 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AV250 scores versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix AV250 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm AV250 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm AV250 has got external dimensions 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 specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AV250 and W80.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern AV250 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.