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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 7010 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax Efina

 7010 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 7010

 Efina 7010 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax Efina

 7010 Efina 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Pentax Efina
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (91g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Efina
Also called mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 91g (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $10