Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WS80

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WS80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 18 months after the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage in sensor innovation.