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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was announced 4 years earlier than the Efina and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm XP10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the XP10 scores vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Pentax Efina

 XP10 Efina 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the FujiFilm XP10

 Efina XP10 
RevealedJune 2013February 2010More recent by 40 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax Efina

 XP10 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

See the FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the XP10 vs the Efina.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax Efina to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
30
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Efina Landscape photography factors
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging information
Pentax Efina Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Pentax Efina
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Pentax Efina
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-06-03
Body design Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $10