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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 24 months after the P80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T300 grades vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax P80

 T300 P80 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the FujiFilm T300

 P80 T300 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax P80

 T300 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 versus the P80.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and P80.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer T300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Pentax P80
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax P80
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life 180 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $200