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Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Kodak EasyShare M575 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak M575
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M575 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The M575 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Efina and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M575 matches up vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M575 over the Pentax Efina

 M575 Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak M575

 Efina M575 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Kodak M575 and Pentax Efina

 M575 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak M575 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M575 and the Efina.

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M575 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M575 and Efina.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older M575 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M575 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak M575
Street photography with Pentax Efina
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
max ISO too low (1,000)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M575 Sports photography info
Pentax Efina Sports photography info
26
MP count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak M575
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
68
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M575 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M575
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
28
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (152 grams)
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Kodak M575 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M575 and Pentax Efina
 Kodak EasyShare M575Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare M575 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 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
Retail pricing $139 $10