Olympus TG-870 vs Pentax Efina

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 2 years after the Efina which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-870 grades vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 versus Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 against the Efina.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and Efina.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an edge in sensor tech.