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Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Efina and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm J30 matches up vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm J30 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Fujifilm J30

 Efina Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm J30 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the Efina.

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm J30 and Efina.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm J30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography information
Pentax Efina Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than others (91g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Pentax Efina
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $10