FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax K-S1

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was released 5 years prior to the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the F80EXR matches up versus the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR versus the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and K-S1 is 92 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and K-S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-S1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.