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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(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
Pentax WS80
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WS80 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WS80 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
59
environment sealing
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio WS80
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