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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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 X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Efina (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was introduced 3 years after the Efina which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm X-T2 Efina 
RevealedJuly 2016June 2013Newer by 38 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Efina Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm X-T2 Efina 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Efina.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Efina is 76 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Efina.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T2 will resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 CIPA)
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Pentax Efina Vlogging factors
33
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax Efina
 Fujifilm X-T2Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax Efina
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-07-07 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1400s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at release $1,600 $10