Kodak Touch vs Pentax Efina

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Kodak Touch vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar but the Touch (1/3") and Efina (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Touch was launched 3 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Touch scores against the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare Touch and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak Touch Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak Touch offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak Touch vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Touch versus the Efina.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Touch and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Touch and Efina.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Touch features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older Touch is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.