Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 4 years earlier than the Efina which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7010 scores vs the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 compared to the Efina.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and Efina.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax Efina to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.