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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced July 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
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 22 months before the Efina which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-11 grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Pentax Efina

 SZ-11 Efina 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SZ-11

 Efina SZ-11 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina

 SZ-11 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 and the Efina.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and Efina.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
40
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
Vlogging with Pentax Efina
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SZ-11Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Pentax Efina
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-27 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 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 diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $253 $10