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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX305
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was unveiled 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the JX300 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax WS80

 JX300 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JX300

 WS80 JX300 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80

 JX300 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the JX300 and the WS80.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX300 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern JX300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax WS80
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $110 $220