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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 5 years before the Efina and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z400 grades versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-Z400 Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-Z400

 Efina EX-Z400 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax Efina

 EX-Z400 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z400 features outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the Efina.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z400 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z400 and Efina.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (91 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2013-06-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $10