Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80
96 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Released August 2009

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was released 5 months earlier than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z30 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z30
WS80 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z30 | WS80 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical 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) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z30 versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and WS80.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2009-08-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 pounds) | 125g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-45 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $220 |