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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm JX550 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm JX550

 P80 Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm JX550 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 vs the P80.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and P80.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JX550 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Pentax P80
56
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
32
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
34
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Pentax P80
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200