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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 145
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 135 was launched 9 months later than the Efina which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 135 grades against the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Pentax Efina

 ELPH 135 Efina 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 9 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 135

 Efina ELPH 135 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax Efina

 ELPH 135 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 135 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 135 vs the Efina.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 135 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 135 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 135 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 135 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (91g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 135
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax Efina
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 Pentax Efina
Also Known as IXUS 145 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 127 gr (0.28 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $10