Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax P80

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was introduced 13 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 grades vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and P80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and P80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax P80 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm Real 3D W3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.