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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched August 2009
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was launched 7 months after the WS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the JV100 scores vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Pentax WS80

 JV100 WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JV100

 WS80 JV100 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WS80

 JV100 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the JV100 compared to the WS80.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and WS80.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JV100 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent JV100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (126g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others (126 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JV100
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
lighter than others (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Pentax WS80
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as FinePix JV105 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $99 $220