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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) 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 revealed 13 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 matches up versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WS80 
IntroducedAugust 2010August 2009Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1150k230kSharper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3

 WS80 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Real 3D W3 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Real 3D W3 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 versus the WS80.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and WS80.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
45
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
59
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography factors
26
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm Real 3D W3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Real 3D W3 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-17 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 3D RP(Real Photo) HD 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,150 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $900 $220