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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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 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
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was revealed 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 matches up vs the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JX550 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm JX550

 WS80 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm JX550 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 and the WS80.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX550 and WS80.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm JX550 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Pentax WS80
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
31
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
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reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
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") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $220