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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(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
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 2 years after the P80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up vs the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm XP50 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm XP50

 P80 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm XP50 P80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 vs the P80.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Pentax P80
64
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Pentax Optio P80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $200