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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 matches up against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Pentax Efina

 SZ-10 Efina 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SZ-10

 Efina SZ-10 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2011More modern by 28 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax Efina

 SZ-10 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 versus the Efina.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and Efina is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and Efina.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (91g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (91g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SZ-10Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Pentax Efina
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-08 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 220 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $10