Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax W80

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 5 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the W80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and W80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP80 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.