Nikon S7000 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S7000 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 21 months after the Efina which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S7000 matches up versus the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S7000 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S7000 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S7000 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S7000 versus the Efina.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S7000 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger S7000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.