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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
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
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Efina, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 4 years before the Efina and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 8010 grades vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax Efina

 8010 Efina 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus 8010

 Efina 8010 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 40 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Efina

 8010 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 and Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the Efina.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and Efina is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and Efina.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (245g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Pentax Efina Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Pentax Efina Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Efina Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Efina
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-06-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 91 grams (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $10