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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80

Portability
82 Imaging
73 Features
88 Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
27

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 II (APS-C) and WS80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was brought out 12 years after the WS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T30 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II WS80 
IntroducedSeptember 2021August 2009Newer by 148 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 WS80 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II WS80 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T30 II offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II against the WS80.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and WS80 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and WS80.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 II will show greater detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
83
 has manual focus
 MP count high (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
26
 you can focus manually
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
79
 screen tilts
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 lack of image stabilization
59
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
80
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (30.0 fps)
 MP count high (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery power (380 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
23
 weather proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
80
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 MP count high (26MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
61
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
81
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 MP count high (26MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 exports RAW formats
 great battery power (380 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
31
 you can focus manually
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
37
 touchscreen functionality
 has face detection autofocus
 high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
25
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm X-T30 IIPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-T30 II Pentax Optio WS80
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2021-09-02 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.8-4.7
Total lenses 62 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 30.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 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 life 380 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $900 $220