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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm JX500 W80 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm JX500

 W80 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm JX500 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the W80.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and W80.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
Sports photography with Pentax W80
31
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $250