Fujifilm XP130 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 8 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP130 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP130 grades versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP130 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP130 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP130 has external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP130 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 vs the WS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP130 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP130 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.