Pentax Optio P80 vs Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax Optio P80 and the Fujifilm FinePix A170, 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.

      Pentax Optio P80 was introduced in August 2009 and Fujifilm FinePix A170 was introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax Optio P80 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix A170 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Pentax Optio P80
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A170
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 Pentax Optio P80 and Fujifilm FinePix A170.

      PROS

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   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) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.2 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
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Pentax Optio P80

      Pentax P80
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio P80 over Fujifilm FinePix A170.

      Pentax Optio P80 vs Fujifilm FinePix A170
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3664 x 2748
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 32 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 110 mm vs 96 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.6 vs f/3.1
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) vs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      Internal Storage 33.6 MB vs 10 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Fujifilm XF10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a3500
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      Sigma sd Quattro
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      Full Frame

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      16.1 MP

      Canon SX10 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.0 MP

      Panasonic LX100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D5100
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Fujifilm A170
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A170 over Pentax Optio P80.

      Pentax Optio P80 vs Fujifilm FinePix A170
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/5.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1000 sec vs 1/1400 sec

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      Fujifilm A100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm A150
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 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 Pentax Optio P80 Fujifilm FinePix A170
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
        Internal Storage33.6 MB10 MB
      WEAKNESSES Pentax Optio P80 Fujifilm FinePix A170
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1000 sec1/1400 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Pentax Optio P80 and Fujifilm FinePix A170 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Pentax Optio P80 features a 12.1 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 - 6,400. Fujifilm FinePix A170 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Pentax Optio P80 is equipped with Prime processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix A170 can take pictures up to 3664 x 2748 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3664 x 2442, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have 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

      Pentax Optio P80 comes with D-LI68 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix A170 comes with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1000 sec on Pentax Optio P80, and up to 1/1400 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A170. Pentax Optio P80 can shoot continuously up to 3.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.60 m on Pentax Optio P80 and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix A170..

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax Optio P80 body has dimensions of 102 x 59 x 25 mm (4.02 x 2.32 x 0.98") and Fujifilm FinePix A170 body has dimensions of 93 x 60 x 27 mm (3.66 x 2.36 x 1.06"). Pentax Optio P80 weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A170 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz).

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      102 mm

      59 mm

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      93 mm

      60 mm

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      59 mm

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      25 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax Optio P80 and Fujifilm FinePix A170

      Pentax Optio P80 and Fujifilm FinePix A170 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

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      44
      •   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 - 3.2 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Pentax Optio P80 and Fujifilm FinePix A170 and give them scores of 44 and 41 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.


      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      OVERALL
      44
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      24
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1400 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Pentax Optio P80

      Fujifilm FinePix A170

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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