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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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 JX300 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was released 19 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the JX300 scores against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax W80

 JX300 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm JX300

 W80 JX300 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax W80

 JX300 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the JX300 against the W80.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and W80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer JX300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio W80
Also called FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 130 gr (0.29 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $110 $250