Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax W80

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 was brought out 14 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 scores vs the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 compared to the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W80 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and W80.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.