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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
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
  • Revealed June 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax Efina

 TG-860 Efina 
RevealedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-860

 Efina TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax Efina

 TG-860 Efina 
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).

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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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Pentax Efina Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (91g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Pentax Efina
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