Clicky

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Kodak EasyShare M341 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak M341
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 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
  • Released June 2013
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Kodak M341 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the M341 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The M341 was released 4 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M341 grades against the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Kodak M341 over the Pentax Efina

 M341 Efina 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak M341

 Efina M341 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 46 months

Common features in the Kodak M341 and Pentax Efina

 M341 Efina 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M341 features external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check out the Kodak M341 and Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M341 and the Efina.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M341 and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M341 and Efina.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M341 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M341 Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Kodak M341 Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Kodak M341 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Kodak M341 Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Kodak M341 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M341 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
33
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Kodak M341 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M341 and Pentax Efina
 Kodak EasyShare M341Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M341 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 200 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7003 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $10