Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax Efina

Following is a complete review of the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 3 years before the Efina which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z16 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z16 and Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z16 and the Efina.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Efina is 99 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and Efina.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.