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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
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
  • Announced June 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was released 19 months later than the W80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the JX350 matches up against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax W80

 JX350 W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm JX350

 W80 JX350 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax W80

 JX350 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 provides 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 W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 against the W80.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and W80.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger JX350 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
31
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax Optio W80
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-06-25
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 NP-45A 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $250