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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed February 2009
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
  • Released August 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z30 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z30

 WS80 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z30 WS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
weather proofing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
56
lighter than competition in class (110g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio WS80
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