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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced within a month of the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 grades vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm A170 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm A170

 P80 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm A170 P80 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the P80.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A170 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax P80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Pentax P80
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $200