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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP130
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was revealed 7 years after the WS80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP120 grades against the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP120 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2009Newer by 91 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP120

 WS80 Fujifilm XP120 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP120 WS80 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 against the WS80.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP120 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP120 and WS80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP120 to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP120 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
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environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
environment proofing
built-in flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP120
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
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has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
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manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP120
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $220