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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm S8100fd P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 P80 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm S8100fd P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
Pentax P80 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio P80
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