Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WS80

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 offers external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and WS80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm JX500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.