Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Pentax Efina
EX-Z29 | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-Z29
Efina | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Pentax Efina
EX-Z29 | Efina | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Pentax Efina | |
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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 |