Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 1 and Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and Efina (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was introduced 6 months after the Efina and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 1 matches up against the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 and Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 1 against the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and Efina is 79 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and Efina.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax Efina will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.