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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix JZ305
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
  • Released June 2009
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was launched 8 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the JZ300 scores versus the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax W80

 JZ300 W80 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2009Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 W80 JZ300 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax W80

 JZ300 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 versus the W80.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and W80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer JZ300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Sports photography with Pentax W80
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Travel photography with Pentax W80
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio W80
Otherwise known as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $250