Clicky

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XQ1
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
  • Released June 2013
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The Fujifilm XQ2 was unveiled 20 months later than the Efina making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm XQ2 Efina 
ReleasedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Fujifilm XQ2

 Efina Fujifilm XQ2 

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Pentax Efina

 Fujifilm XQ2 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XQ2 versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the Efina.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Efina.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax Efina will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XQ2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (240 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Travel photography information
Pentax Efina Travel photography information
64
great battery pack (240 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (240 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Pentax Efina
 Fujifilm XQ2Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm XQ2 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow syncho Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
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 All around 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 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-48 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $10