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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 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
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 5 years before the Efina which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm Z300 Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Fujifilm Z300

 Efina Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2009More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm Z300 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 features physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 against the Efina.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Pentax Efina
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (155g)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
54
features touch focus
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography details
Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Pentax Efina
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2013-06-03
Body design 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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 9cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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