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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax Efina, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was unveiled 6 years prior to the Efina and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-420 grades vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Pentax Efina

 E-420 Efina 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus E-420

 Efina E-420 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2008More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Pentax Efina

 E-420 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-420 versus Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-420 versus the Efina.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and Efina is 77 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-420 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax Efina will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery pack (500 shots)
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography information
Pentax Efina Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus E-420Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-420 Pentax Efina
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2008-06-23 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 20cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 91 gr (0.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $10