FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Overview
The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and W80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was launched 14 months after the W80 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax W80
F300EXR | W80 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | June 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
W80 | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W80
F300EXR | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR vs the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and W80.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger F300EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also called as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.47 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $250 |