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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 4 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP70 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP70

 WS80 Fujifilm XP70 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP70 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the WS80.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and WS80.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
environment proof
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
31
focusing manually
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $220