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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JX370 was announced 2 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 matches up versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JX370 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm JX370

 WS80 Fujifilm JX370 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JX370 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the WS80.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and WS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX370 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JX370 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
65
lighter than average (124 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
lighter than others (125g)
environment proof
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-08-11 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 190 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $159 $220