Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80
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![Fujifilm FinePix T500 front Fujifilm FinePix T500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500/Fujifilm-T500-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio P80 front Pentax Optio P80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P80/Pentax-P80-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Overview
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.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax P80
Fujifilm T500 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm T500
P80 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax P80
Fujifilm T500 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 size comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-T500-vs-Pentax-Optio-P80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $200 |