Canon G5 X vs Pentax Efina

Below, we are evaluating the Canon G5 X versus Pentax Efina, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G5 X (20MP) and Efina (14MP) and the G5 X (1") and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was manufactured 2 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the G5 X grades against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G5 X and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G5 X Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G5 X provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Canon G5 X versus Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G5 X versus the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and Efina is 85 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and Efina.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G5 X will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern G5 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.