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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed very close to the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm Z35 W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm Z35

 W80 Fujifilm Z35 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm Z35 W80 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the W80.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and W80.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax W80 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Pentax W80
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-45A D-LI78
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
Price at release $130 $250