Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80
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95 Imaging
33 Features
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z35 | WS80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm Z35
WS80 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Pentax WS80
Fujifilm Z35 | WS80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |