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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was launched 7 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JV150 WS80 
RevealedFebruary 2010August 2009Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm JV150

 WS80 Fujifilm JV150 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JV150 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JV150 has external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the WS80.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and WS80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JV150 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JV150 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
25
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $220