Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and Efina (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was brought out 6 months later than the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XQ1 scores against the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ1 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 against the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ1 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Efina.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Efina will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.