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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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 8000 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was brought out 4 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 8000 matches up vs the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Pentax Efina

 8000 Efina 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 8000

 Efina 8000 
RevealedJune 2013July 2009Fresher by 47 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Pentax Efina

 8000 Efina 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8000 against the Efina.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and Efina is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax Efina to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Efina Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lbs) 91 gr (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $10