Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax P80
Fujifilm Z37 | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm Z37
P80 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax P80
Fujifilm Z37 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |