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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
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Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the Efina and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-FH25 Efina 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-FH25

 Efina EX-FH25 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax Efina

 EX-FH25 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 and the Efina.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and Efina is 69 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and Efina.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (524g)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (91g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (524 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Pentax Efina
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2013-06-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 40.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $450 $10