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Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Kodak Mini and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Mini (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Mini (1/3") and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Mini was manufactured 3 years before the Efina which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Mini scores against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Pentax Efina

 Mini Efina 

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak Mini

 Efina Mini 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Kodak Mini and Pentax Efina

 Mini Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak Mini has outer measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Kodak Mini and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Mini and the Efina.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Mini and Efina is 97 and 97 respectively.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Mini and Efina.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Mini due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax Efina will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Mini is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak Mini Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
24
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak Mini Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Mini Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Mini Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Mini and Pentax Efina
 Kodak EasyShare MiniPentax Efina
General Information
Make Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare Mini Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-04 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3640 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 20cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD 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
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 99 grams (0.22 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model KLIC-7006 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $100 $10