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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and P80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was revealed 12 months after the P80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F300EXR grades against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax P80

 F300EXR P80 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 P80 F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax P80

 F300EXR P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus 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 the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F300EXR compared to the P80.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and P80.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher F300EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
38
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax P80
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $200