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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Pentax Efina
(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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 and Pentax Efina, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Efina (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years after the Efina which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z50 scores versus the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax Efina

 Z50 Efina 
RevealedOctober 2019June 2013Newer by 78 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon Z50

 Efina Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax Efina

 Z50 Efina 

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 has physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the Efina.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and Efina is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will produce more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z50
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
75
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
77
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (21MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
69
lighter than average (91g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (397g)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than average (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Z50Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z50 Pentax Efina
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-10-10 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 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 320 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL25 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $857 $10