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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 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 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released very close to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z35 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z35

 WS80 Fujifilm Z35 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm Z35 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer dimensions 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 WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the WS80.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WS80.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than average in class (125g)
weather proof
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal 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 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $220