Olympus 7000 vs Pentax Efina

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.