Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax WS80

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 3 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WS80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and WS80.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.