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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched June 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax W80

 Fujifilm X20 W80 
LaunchedApril 2013June 2009More recent by 47 months
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Fujifilm X20

 W80 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax W80

 Fujifilm X20 W80 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the W80.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and W80 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and W80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
54
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (270 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
24
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
60
great battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax W80
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 353g (0.78 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $250