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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was released 3 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Pentax Efina

 EX-ZS5 Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Casio EX-ZS5

 Efina EX-ZS5 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina

 EX-ZS5 Efina 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the Efina.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and Efina is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS5 and Efina.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The older EX-ZS5 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography features
Pentax Efina Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography information
Pentax Efina Street photography information
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
32
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
71
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS5 and Pentax Efina
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS5Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - D-LI109
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $100 $10