Nikon L19 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L19 vs Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and Efina (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and Efina (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was introduced 5 years before the Efina which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L19 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the L19 scores against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 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 depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 and the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and Efina.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax Efina will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.