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Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M380 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak M380
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-190mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Released June 2013
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Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Kodak M380 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M380 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M380 was launched 5 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M380 matches up versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M380 over the Pentax Efina

 M380 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak M380

 Efina M380 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Kodak M380 and Pentax Efina

 M380 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak M380 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing 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 Kodak M380 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M380 versus the Efina.

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M380 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M380 and Efina.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Efina to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M380 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M380 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M380 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M380 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,448s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M380 Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M380 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M380 Vlogging information
Pentax Efina Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (155 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Kodak M380 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M380 and Pentax Efina
 Kodak EasyShare M380Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M380 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-190mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1448 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $160 $10