Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Pentax Optio W80

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and the Pentax Optio W80, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 was introduced in January 2012 and Pentax Optio W80 was introduced in June 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio W80 Highlights

      • 12.10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio W80
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Pentax Optio W80.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.10 Megapixel
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm SL300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL300 over Pentax Optio W80.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Pentax Optio W80
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.0 Megapixel vs 12.10 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Fujifilm SL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio W80

      Pentax W80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio W80 over Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Pentax Optio W80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 1.3 fps
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio W80.

      Panasonic GH5S
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.28 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Pentax Optio W80
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6464
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Pentax Optio W80
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.0 Megapixel12.10 Megapixel
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps1.3 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax Optio W80 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio W80.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio W80 features a 12.10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio W80 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2256, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 comes with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Pentax Optio W80 comes with D-LI78 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax Optio W80 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL300, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio W80. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax Optio W80 can shoot continuously up to 1.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and 3.90 m on Pentax Optio W80. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and Pentax Optio W80 body has dimensions of 100 x 56 x 25 mm (3.94 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Fujifilm FinePix SL300 weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) and Pentax Optio W80 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      122 mm

      93 mm

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      100 mm

      56 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Pentax Optio W80

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Pentax Optio W80 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      BAD
      38
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Pentax Optio W80 and give them scores of 58 and 45 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      45

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      BAD
      37
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Pentax Optio W80

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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