Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax Efina

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus E-M10 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and Efina (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 10 months later than the Efina so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 scores against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 has physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 and the Efina.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and Efina is 82 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and Efina.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M10 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.