Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax P80

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 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 huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was manufactured 3 years later than the P80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm T550 scores vs the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T550 versus Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 against the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and P80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T550 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T550 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.