Fujifilm XF1 vs Pentax WS80

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 3 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XF1 and Pentax Optio WS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

Compare the Fujifilm XF1 versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the WS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and WS80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XF1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.