Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A100 was released 4 months earlier than the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax W80
Fujifilm A100 | W80 | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm A100
W80 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax W80
Fujifilm A100 | W80 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | June 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 provides outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the W80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and W80.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax W80 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-04 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $250 |