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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was announced 7 years after the Efina which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z7 II grades against the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax Efina

 Z7 II Efina 
LaunchedOctober 2020June 2013Newer by 90 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon Z7 II

 Efina Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax Efina

 Z7 II Efina 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II vs the Efina.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and Efina is 61 and 97 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and Efina.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give extra detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
34
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Pentax Efina
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Pentax Efina Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z7 II
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (91g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Efina
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 20cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 200 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,997 $10