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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X20
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
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm X10 WS80 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2009More modern by 36 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm X10

 WS80 Fujifilm X10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm X10 WS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the WS80.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and WS80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and WS80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (350g)
59
environment proof
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (350 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than average (125g)
environment proof
has built in flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
focusing manually
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (350g)
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm X10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X10 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-11 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Prime
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $220