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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was announced 6 months before the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm A150 WS80 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm A150

 WS80 Fujifilm A150 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm A150 WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A150 vs the WS80.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and WS80.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Sports photography advice
Pentax WS80 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather proof
flash built-in
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm A150 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-04 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $220