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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax Efina, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and Efina (14MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was announced 6 years after the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1 III grades vs the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Pentax Efina

 E-M1 III Efina 
RevealedFebruary 2020June 2013More modern by 82 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus E-M1 III

 Efina E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax Efina

 E-M1 III Efina 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III has got outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax Efina in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III versus the Efina.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and Efina is 67 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and Efina.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
79
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
38
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Pentax Efina
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPentax Efina
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Pentax Efina
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-02-11 2013-06-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 20cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580g (1.28 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,800 $10