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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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 XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was announced 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP150 scores vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP150 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP150

 WS80 Fujifilm XP150 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP150 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 offers exterior dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 vs the WS80.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP150 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and WS80.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP150 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP150 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
40
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $260 $220