Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax P80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the P80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and P80.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.