Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax W80

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years after the W80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 features external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the W80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and W80 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and W80.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.