Olympus E-5 vs Pentax Efina

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close but the E-5 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-5 was manufactured 3 years before the Efina which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-5 grades vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-5 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 offers outside measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-5 vs the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and Efina is 58 and 97 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-5 and Efina.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax Efina will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.