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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced around the same time to the P80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm Z37 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm Z37

 P80 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm Z37 P80 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the P80.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and P80.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax P80 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Pentax P80 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Pentax P80 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
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no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Pentax P80 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $200