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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm A170 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured within a month of the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm A170 W80 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm A170

 W80 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm A170 W80 
ReleasedJuly 2009June 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the W80.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and W80.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax W80 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography details
Pentax W80 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $250