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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Pentax WS80
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax WS80

 JZ300 WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 WS80 JZ300 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WS80

 JZ300 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (125g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax WS80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio WS80
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