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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Fuji Z33WP Comparison
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12.Canon D10 Comparison
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13.Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Pentax Optio W80
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Canon D10 ComparisonFuji Z33WP Comparison
Both cameras are well priced: the Fuji Z33WP will cost you about $140, while the Pentax W80 will cost about $200. You do get a wider set of features with the W80, though: a 5x zoom (against the 3X of the Z33WP), the ability to capture high definition video at 1280 by 720 pixel resolution and a wider zoom (28mm, while the Fuji has a widest zoom of 35mm). The W80 also has a rather nice super macro mode that can focus down to 1cm away, while the Fuji has a minimum focus distance of 8cm.
The W80 is also a tougher camera: Pentax claims that it can go down to 16 feet underwater, be dropped from 3.3 feet and can stand temperatures of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The Fuji can go down to 10 feet, and the company makes no claims for shock and cold-proofing. So, while the Fuji would be fine for a beach vacation and taking photos of some skinny dipping, the W80 would be a better pick if you plan on doing any snorkeling or climbing up the local mountains.
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| Pentax Optio W80 | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
| Price | $200.00 | $199.95 |
| Colors | Ocean Blue, Silver, Gunmetal Grey, Azure Blue, Cardinal Red | green, pink, black |
| Dimensions | 99.06mm x 25.4mm x 55.9mm | 92.0mm x 20.6mm x 59.6mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 3x |
| Sensor | 1/2.3"-type, CCD, 12.39 megapixels | 1/2.3"-type, CCD |
| Display | LCD, 2.5 in., 230000 pixels | LCD, 2.7 in., 230000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | custom white balance, ISO control | ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V | USB, A/V |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, D-LI78 | removable lithium-ion, NP-45 |
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