Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax P80

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and P80 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and P80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.