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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced 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
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm JZ100 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 P80 Fujifilm JZ100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm JZ100 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the P80.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and P80.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm JZ100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography advice
Pentax P80 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors in class (129g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
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 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 ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $200