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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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 XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 2 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP30 WS80 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP30

 WS80 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP30 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 features external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the WS80.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and WS80.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP30 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Pentax WS80 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.36 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
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
Price at release $240 $220