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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm XQ1 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XQ2
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 XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm XQ1 Efina 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Efina Fujifilm XQ1 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm XQ1 Efina 
RevealedNovember 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
43
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (240 shots)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
64
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (91 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (206g)
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XQ1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ1 and Pentax Efina
 Fujifilm XQ1Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XQ1 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2013-06-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $10