Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax WS80

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and WS80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 3 years after the WS80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

See the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax WS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the WS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and WS80 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and WS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.