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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Efina (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z29 was brought out 5 years before the Efina which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z29 scores vs the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-Z29 Efina 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-Z29

 Efina EX-Z29 
AnnouncedJune 2013March 2009Newer by 51 months
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Pentax Efina

 EX-Z29 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z29 against the Efina.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z29 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z29 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax Efina will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z29 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z29
Street photography with Pentax Efina
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
31
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction 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 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SDHC / SD Memory Card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $79 $10