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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced 3 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm F900EXR WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 WS80 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm F900EXR WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the WS80.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and WS80.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
44
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Street photography with Pentax WS80
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2")
low battery (260 shots)
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (232g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
47
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-30 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $220