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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was announced 5 months earlier than the W80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm S8100fd W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 W80 Fujifilm S8100fd 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm S8100fd W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd offers outside measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the W80.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and W80 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and W80.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax W80 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPentax Optio W80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $250