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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and P80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax P80

 Fujifilm X20 P80 
ReleasedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 46 months
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Fujifilm X20

 P80 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax P80

 Fujifilm X20 P80 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the P80.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and P80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and P80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than average (353g)
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Pentax P80 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
60
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than average (353g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax P80
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Prime
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353 grams (0.78 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $200