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Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Kodak M590 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Kodak M590
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 58 x 15mm
  • Released August 2010
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 M590 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. The resolution of the M590 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very well matched but the M590 (1/3") and Efina (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The M590 was introduced 3 years prior to the Efina which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M590 scores versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M590 over the Pentax Efina

 M590 Efina 

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Kodak M590

 Efina M590 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Kodak M590 and Pentax Efina

 M590 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak M590 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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 M590 vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M590 compared to the Efina.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M590 and Efina is 99 and 97 respectively.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M590 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The M590 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged M590 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak M590
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
34
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak M590 Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M590 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M590 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
39
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak M590 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
31
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Kodak M590 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M590 and Pentax Efina
 Kodak M590Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak M590 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-23 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 area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3242 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 91g (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $10