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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 5 months before the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm Z30 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 P80 Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm Z30 P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the P80.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax P80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Pentax P80
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-45 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $200