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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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 A100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 6 months before the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm A100 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm A100

 P80 Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm A100 P80 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the P80.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax P80 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Pentax P80
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $200