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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
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
  • Launched June 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was introduced 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the T300 grades vs the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Pentax W80

 T300 W80 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the FujiFilm T300

 W80 T300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Pentax W80

 T300 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T300 and the W80.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and W80.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent T300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Pentax W80
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Pentax Optio W80
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $250