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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 S8500 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm S8500 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm S8500

 P80 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm S8500 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the P80.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and P80 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and P80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
Travel photography with Pentax P80
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
62
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Pentax P80
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $200