Olympus E-420 vs Pentax Efina

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.