Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the Efina so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Pentax Efina
SZ-16 iHS | Efina | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina
SZ-16 iHS | Efina | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the Efina.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and Efina.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Pentax Efina |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 91g (0.20 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 images | 200 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $10 |