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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 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-S7 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-S7 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was revealed 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S7 matches up vs the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-S7 Efina 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-S7

 Efina EX-S7 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Pentax Efina

 EX-S7 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S7 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S7 and the Efina.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S7
Street photography with Pentax Efina
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S7
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (91g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
28
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S7
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-S7 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Pentax Efina
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 121 grams (0.27 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $140 $10