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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 IV
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
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M10 III versus Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was brought out 4 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Pentax Efina

 E-M10 III Efina 
IntroducedAugust 2017June 2013Fresher by 52 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus E-M10 III

 Efina E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax Efina

 E-M10 III Efina 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has proportions 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-M10 III versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 III against the Efina.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 III and Efina is 80 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and Efina.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 III due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 III will give more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography information
Pentax Efina Sports photography information
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
Pentax Efina Travel photography information
67
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (91g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Pentax Efina
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Pentax Efina
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2017-08-31 2013-06-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
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
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 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 330 shots 200 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $650 $10