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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 8 months after the Efina which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-100 scores versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax Efina

 SP-100 Efina 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus SP-100

 Efina SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax Efina

 SP-100 Efina 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-100 versus the Efina.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and Efina is 63 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and Efina.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SP-100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
Pentax Efina Travel photography advice
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (91 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Efina Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Efina
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2013-06-03
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 200 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $10