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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was released 18 months after the P80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the AX350 grades versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax P80

 AX350 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the FujiFilm AX350

 P80 AX350 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax P80

 AX350 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the P80.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and P80.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm AX350 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern AX350 should have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm AX350
Sports photography with Pentax P80
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AX350
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax P80
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio P80
Also called as FinePix AX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $200