Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax WS80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and WS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was manufactured 9 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 grades against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm GFX 100 & Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm GFX 100 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got outside dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the WS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and WS80 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and WS80.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 92MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.