Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Refreshed by Olympus 1s
(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
- Revealed June 2013
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax Efina
| 1 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 1
| Efina | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax Efina
| 1 | Efina | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | June 2013 | Similar generation |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Efina | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax Efina |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-11-25 | 2013-06-03 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 20cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1/8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1400s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 91 gr (0.20 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 200 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $700 | $10 |