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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX355
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Pentax WS80

 JX350 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JX350

 WS80 JX350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WS80

 JX350 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography features
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Pentax WS80
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Pentax Optio WS80
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1800s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $220