FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80

Following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 18 months after the WS80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the JX350 matches up versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX350 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the JX350 versus the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the JX350 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher JX350 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.