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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Efina which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7000 matches up versus the Efina in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax Efina

 7000 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 7000

 Efina 7000 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Efina

 7000 Efina 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 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).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7000 vs the Efina.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and Efina.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax Efina to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
55
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Efina
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $10