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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Pentax Efina

 SZ-16 iHS Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Efina SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina

 SZ-16 iHS Efina 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography info
Pentax Efina Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography features
Pentax Efina Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax Efina Vlogging details
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Pentax Efina
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSPentax Efina
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