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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Introduced June 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 2 years after the W80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm XP30 W80 
IntroducedAugust 2011June 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm XP30

 W80 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm XP30 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the W80.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and W80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Pentax W80
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Pentax W80 Travel photography information
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax W80 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio W80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 life 200 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $240 $250