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Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Kodak EasyShare M381 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak M381
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 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 M381 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. The image resolution of the M381 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The M381 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M381 matches up against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M381 over the Pentax Efina

 M381 Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak M381

 Efina M381 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 46 months

Common features in the Kodak M381 and Pentax Efina

 M381 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M381 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M381 and the Efina.

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M381 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M381 and Efina.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax Efina to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M381 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M381 Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M381 Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (153g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M381 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (91g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M381 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M381 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (153 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Kodak M381 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M381 and Pentax Efina
 Kodak EasyShare M381Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M381 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-29 2013-06-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7003 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $10