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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP80
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 6 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades vs the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP90 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2009More recent by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Fujifilm XP90

 WS80 Fujifilm XP90 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WS80

 Fujifilm XP90 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 and the WS80.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and WS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP90 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
23
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proof
has built in flash
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (210 shots)
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Pentax WS80
 Fujifilm XP90Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XP90 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-15 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $220