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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was released 4 months before the W80 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm Z30 W80 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W80 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm Z30 W80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009June 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the W80.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and W80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Pentax W80
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Pentax W80
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $250