FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax P80

Here is a in depth review of the FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 18 months later than the P80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX300 scores versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX300 has external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the JX300 versus the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the JX300 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and P80.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern JX300 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.