Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Pentax Efina
EX-Z550 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-Z550
Efina | EX-Z550 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Pentax Efina
EX-Z550 | Efina | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z550 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | Pentax Efina | |
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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 |