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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
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Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was launched 5 years after the WS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP80 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP80

 WS80 Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP80 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the WS80.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and WS80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP80 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Pentax WS80 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm XP80Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP80 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $220