Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Released August 2009

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 6 months prior to the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax P80
Fujifilm S8100fd | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm S8100fd
P80 | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax P80
Fujifilm S8100fd | P80 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outside dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and P80 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and P80.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax P80 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | Pentax Optio P80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405g (0.89 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $200 |