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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was announced 12 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the JZ500 grades versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax W80

 JZ500 W80 
LaunchedJune 2010June 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 W80 JZ500 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax W80

 JZ500 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 and the W80.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and W80.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm JZ500 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Pentax Optio W80
Also Known as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $250