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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was revealed 4 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z550 matches up against the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-Z550 Efina 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-Z550

 Efina EX-Z550 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax Efina

 EX-Z550 Efina 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z550 compared to the Efina.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z550 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z550 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
42
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Pentax Efina
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 gr (0.32 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $10