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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm T500 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2009More recent by 44 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm T500

 W80 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm T500 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the W80.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and W80.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Pentax Optio W80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-06-25
Body design 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $250