FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax P80

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was revealed 7 months after the P80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the JZ300 scores vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the JZ300 against the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and P80.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer JZ300 will have an edge in sensor technology.