Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80
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36 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Pentax WS80
Fujifilm JV150 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm JV150
WS80 | Fujifilm JV150 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WS80
Fujifilm JV150 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check the Fujifilm JV150 and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JV150 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |