Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax Efina, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The TG-860 was introduced 21 months after the Efina making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 grades against the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 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).

Check out the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax Efina in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the Efina.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and Efina.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.