FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was unveiled 7 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WS80
JZ300 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JZ300
WS80 | JZ300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WS80
JZ300 | WS80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 and the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ300 and WS80.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 ID | NP-45A | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $180 | $220 |