Kodak Mini vs Pentax Efina

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.

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare Mini and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak Mini Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.