Fujifilm F770EXR vs Pentax WS80

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and WS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR features exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR and Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR against the WS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and WS80.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F770EXR provides an advantage in sensor tech.