Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was announced 7 years later than the Efina and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 grades against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax Efina
Z5 | Efina | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | June 2013 | More recent by 87 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon Z5
Efina | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina
Z5 | Efina | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the Efina.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and Efina is 62 and 97 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and Efina.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Pentax Efina |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 20cm |
Available lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 lbs) | 91g (0.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 470 photos | 200 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at launch | $1,399 | $10 |