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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Pentax W80
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax W80

 F300EXR W80 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2009Newer by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W80 F300EXR 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W80

 F300EXR W80 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Pentax W80 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio W80
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