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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
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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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Z800EXR (1/2") and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z800EXR was launched 3 years prior to the Efina which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z800EXR matches up against the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Pentax Efina

 Z800EXR Efina 
Display sizing3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 Efina Z800EXR 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2010More modern by 34 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Pentax Efina

 Z800EXR Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z800EXR and the Efina.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and Efina.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z800EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax Efina will give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (158 grams)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (158g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (91g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
32
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (158g)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Pentax Efina
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRPentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Pentax Efina
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $10