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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 17 months prior to the Efina which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Pentax Efina

 SP-620 UZ Efina 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 Efina SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Efina

 SP-620 UZ Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the Efina.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and Efina is 78 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and Efina.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Pentax Efina Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography information
Pentax Efina Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SP-620 UZPentax Efina
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Pentax Efina
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-10 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $10