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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix AX355
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the AX350 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was launched 18 months later than the WS80 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AX350 matches up versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Pentax WS80

 AX350 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm AX350

 WS80 AX350 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WS80

 AX350 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 offers outside 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 WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the FujiFilm AX350 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the AX350 compared to the WS80.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and WS80.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger AX350 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm AX350
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Pentax WS80
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Pentax Optio WS80
Other name FinePix AX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-165mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $220