Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(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
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax Efina
TG-860 | Efina | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | June 2013 | Newer by 21 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-860
Efina | TG-860 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax Efina
TG-860 | Efina | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Efina |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-03 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 91 gr (0.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 images | 200 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $279 | $10 |