Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Announced August 2009

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WS80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 2 years after the WS80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up versus the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | WS80 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
WS80 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the WS80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WS80.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 157 grams (0.35 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 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 | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $220 |